JOHN R. FOREHAND MD – NPI #1902888258
Allergy & Immunology

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Allergy & Immunology

JOHN FOREHAND is an allergy & immunologist located in RICHLANDS, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1902888258 to JOHN FOREHAND on November 14, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207K00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Allergy & Immunology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on May 28, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN FOREHAND below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN R. FOREHAND

NPI Number
1902888258
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN R. FOREHAND
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1 CLINIC DR
CLAYPOOL HILL
RICHLANDS, VA 24641-1100
Phone: (276) 964-1229 Fax: (276) 964-1354
1 Other location(s):
130 Independence Ln
LA Follette, TN 37766-3073
Phone: (423) 562-1705
Fax: (423) 566-3718
Mailing address
PO BOX CVPI
RICHLANDS, VA 24641-1100
Phone: (276) 964-1229 Fax: (276) 964-1354
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 28, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOHN FOREHAND

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERANTHEM BCBS083360
OTHERMEDICAL LICENSETN50578
MEDICAIDKY64664279
MEDICAIDVA010323118
MEDICAIDVA6045359
MEDICAIDWV0112319-000
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207K00000X
- Allergy & Immunology (Primary)		 WV 20325
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 KY 38298
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease		 KY 38298

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1974
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOHN FOREHAND is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CLINCH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      6801 GOVERNOR GC PERRY HIGHWAY
      RICHLANDS, VA 24641

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