Andrew D Forbes, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Boise, ID

Andrew D Forbes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Boise, Idaho. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice St Lukes Clinic-treasure Valley Llc and his current practice location is 333 N 1st St, Suite 280, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 345-6545.

Andrew D Forbes is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M-6505) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1346292679.

Contact Information

Andrew D Forbes, MD
333 N 1st St, Suite 280,
Boise, ID 83702-6100
(208) 345-6545
(208) 345-1213



Physician's Profile

Full NameAndrew D Forbes
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location333 N 1st St, Boise, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Andrew D Forbes attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346292679
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/17/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486785300
  • Enrollment ID: I20100621000901

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Andrew D Forbes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346292679NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) M-6505 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Lukes Clinic-treasure Valley Llc4981878402968

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSt Lukes Clinic-treasure Valley Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326336058
PECOS PAC ID: 4981878402
Enrollment ID: O20111119000045

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Andrew D Forbes is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Andrew D Forbes, MD
190 E Bannock St,
Boise, ID 83712-6241

Ph: (208) 345-6545
Andrew D Forbes, MD
333 N 1st St, Suite 280,
Boise, ID 83702-6100

Ph: (208) 345-6545

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 333 N 1st St Ste 280, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-345-6545    
Dr. Ashley Eleen Morgan, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 333 N 1st St Ste 280, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-345-6545    
Stephen Donald Jones, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6140 W Curtisian Ave, Ste 102, Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-302-0130    Fax: 208-302-0135
Dr. Matthew W Schoolfield, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 333 N 1st St, Suite 280, Boise, ID 83702
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David C Stuesse, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 333 N 1st St, Suite 280, Boise, ID 83702
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S. Kirby Orme, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 333 N. 1st St. #280, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-345-6545    Fax: 208-345-1213

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