Quick answers
- Does Lindsy J. Forbess accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lindsy J. Forbess accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lindsy J. Forbess see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 205 Original Medicare patients and 3,613 services for Lindsy J. Forbess. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lindsy J. Forbess's NPI number?
- 1972764116. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lindsy J. Forbess, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 205 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,613 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)517 services
- Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated (85651)383 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)381 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (85027)380 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)288 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Chronic kidney disease60%
- Osteoporosis50%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Lindsy J. Forbess works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lindsy J. Forbess at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050625
Practice locations
Addresses where Lindsy J. Forbess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8631 W 3rd St, Suite 700eLos Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 854‑3539
- 8730 Alden DrLos Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 423‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lindsy J. Forbess as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center799 clinicians in the group
- Elayne K Garber MD a Medical Corporation2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972764116 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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