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Rheumatology

Lindsy J. Forbess, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Lindsy J. Forbess, MD is a rheumatologist at 8631 W 3rd St, Suite 700e, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Phone: (310) 854-3539. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lindsy J. Forbess had 205 Original Medicare patients and 3,613 services. NPI 1972764116. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 8631 W 3rd St, Suite 700e, Los Angeles, CA 90048 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (310) 854‑3539
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Group practice: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lindsy J. Forbess, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients205
Services billed to Medicare3,613
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)517 services
  2. Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated (85651)383 services
  3. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)381 services
  4. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (85027)380 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lindsy J. Forbess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other rheumatologists in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972764116
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians