Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joseph Forte work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph Forte at 2 hospitals: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority and Yakima Valley Memorial. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joseph Forte see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Opelika, AL and Yakima, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joseph Forte's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Joseph Forte accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Forte accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Joseph Forte?
- (334) 749-3385, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joseph Forte's NPI number?
- 1952397440. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joseph Forte works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Forte at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- The East Alabama Healthcare AuthorityOpelika, AL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 010029
- Yakima Valley MemorialYakima, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500036
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph Forte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 121 N 20th St, Suite 6Opelika, AL 36801 (334) 749‑3385
- 2811 Tieton DrYakima, WA 98902 (509) 575‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Forte as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians391 clinicians in the group
- Internal Medicine Associates P.C.39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Opelika
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Opelika, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952397440 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians