Dr James S Forage, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Henderson, NV

Dr James S Forage, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Henderson, Nevada. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Duke Forage Anson Neurosurgical Llp, Duke Forage Anson Neurosurgical Llp and his current practice location is 861 Coronado Center Dr, Suite 200, Henderson, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (702) 896-0940.

Dr James S Forage is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 10801) 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 1699732917.

Contact Information

Dr James S Forage, MD
861 Coronado Center Dr, Suite 200,
Henderson, NV 89052-3992
(702) 896-0940
(702) 896-6173



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James S Forage
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience28 Years
Location861 Coronado Center Dr, Henderson, Nevada
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:
  • Dr James S Forage attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699732917
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385632231
  • Enrollment ID: I20040501000046

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James S Forage such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699732917NPI-NPPES
P00180750OtherNVRAILROAD MEDICARE
635005MedicaidAZ
1699732917MedicaidNV
DL023ZOtherNVMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 10801 (Nevada)Primary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 29906 (Arizona)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery A65008 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Palmeira Home HealthcareLas vegas, NVHome health agency
Sunrise Hospital And Medical CenterLas vegas, NVHospital
University Medical CenterLas vegas, NVHospital
Southern Hills Hospital And Medical CenterLas vegas, NVHospital
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena CampusHenderson, NVHospital
Boulder City HospitalBoulder city, NVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Duke Forage Anson Neurosurgical Llp33756765139
Duke Forage Anson Neurosurgical Llp33756765139

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James S Forage allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDuke Forage Anson Neurosurgical Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194055442
PECOS PAC ID: 3375676513
Enrollment ID: O20100809000517

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Coronavirus could spread explosively, tight control needed

The coronavirus may be taking a higher toll of life than we thought, say scientists, in a new study published on January 30, 2020, in The Lancet. But another startling new study based on mathematical modeling, published in the same journal, predicts that almost 76,000 people may have acquired the infection in Wuhan city, and that multiple epidemics in major connected cities inside and outside China may already be brewing. Yet the death rate is markedly low, in this case.

Researchers outline new approach to facelift surgery in patients with massive weight loss

Patients undergoing bariatric surgery for severe obesity are often left with excess, sagging skin affecting all areas of the body-including the face.

MR-guided focused ultrasound continues to gain momentum in treating essential tremor patients

INSIGHTEC announced today that worldwide adoption of MR-guided focused ultrasound continues to gain momentum as Exablate Neuro patient treatment numbers surpass the 1000 mark.

Washing apples under tap water may not be enough to wash off surface pesticides

A new study has revealed that washing an apple under running water is not enough to remove the pesticides that are sprayed over its skin. A baking soda solution dip for 12 to 15 minutes could be the answer to removal of harmful chemicals from the fruits, find researchers from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

AGA releases proposed alternate pathway to recertification

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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. Dr James S Forage 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
Dr James S Forage, MD
Po Box 95306,
Las Vegas, NV 89193-5306

Ph: (702) 948-8897
Dr James S Forage, MD
861 Coronado Center Dr, Suite 200,
Henderson, NV 89052-3992

Ph: (702) 896-0940

News Archive

Coronavirus could spread explosively, tight control needed

The coronavirus may be taking a higher toll of life than we thought, say scientists, in a new study published on January 30, 2020, in The Lancet. But another startling new study based on mathematical modeling, published in the same journal, predicts that almost 76,000 people may have acquired the infection in Wuhan city, and that multiple epidemics in major connected cities inside and outside China may already be brewing. Yet the death rate is markedly low, in this case.

Researchers outline new approach to facelift surgery in patients with massive weight loss

Patients undergoing bariatric surgery for severe obesity are often left with excess, sagging skin affecting all areas of the body-including the face.

MR-guided focused ultrasound continues to gain momentum in treating essential tremor patients

INSIGHTEC announced today that worldwide adoption of MR-guided focused ultrasound continues to gain momentum as Exablate Neuro patient treatment numbers surpass the 1000 mark.

Washing apples under tap water may not be enough to wash off surface pesticides

A new study has revealed that washing an apple under running water is not enough to remove the pesticides that are sprayed over its skin. A baking soda solution dip for 12 to 15 minutes could be the answer to removal of harmful chemicals from the fruits, find researchers from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

AGA releases proposed alternate pathway to recertification

Frustrated by a maintenance of certification process that doesn't improve patient care, the American Gastroenterological Association this week released a proposed alternate pathway to recertification that is based on established learning theory. It eliminates the high-stakes examination and replaces it with active, adaptive, self-directed learning modules that allow for continuous feedback.

Read more News

› Verified 9 days ago


Neurological Surgery Doctors in Henderson, NV

Dr. Clinton Thomas Gott, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 14 Hummingbird Cir, Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: 702-450-3322    Fax: 702-891-0970
Michael Joseph Olek, DO
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 874 American Pacific Dr, Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: 702-777-4809    Fax: 702-777-4822
Dr. Richard Floyd Cook, D.O.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1109 Thunder Canyon Ave, Henderson, NV 89012
Phone: 801-471-3716    
Dr. Derek A Duke, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 861 Coronado Center Dr, Suite 200, Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: 702-896-0940    Fax: 702-896-6173
Paul C Williams, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2505 Anthem Village Dr., Suite E-606, Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: 503-704-7045    Fax: 503-691-0381
Randal Raymond Peoples, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2865 Siena Heights Dr Ste 131, Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: 702-616-6580    

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