KIMBERLY T. FORBES MD – NPI #1366949380
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

KIMBERLY FORBES is a physician located in JAMAICA, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366949380 to KIMBERLY FORBES on April 06, 2018. 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 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jun 09, 2023. 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 KIMBERLY FORBES below.

NPI Profile for
KIMBERLY T. FORBES

NPI Number
1366949380
Enumeration Date

(more than 8 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KIMBERLY T. FORBES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
11120 MERRICK BLVD
JAMAICA, NY 11433-4016
Phone: (718) 206-9888 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
8900 Van Wyck Expy
Richmond Hill, NY 11418-2897
Phone: (718) 206-6914
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 09, 2023

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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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NY 316611
207QH0002X
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine		 NY 316611

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
KIMBERLY FORBES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      89TH AVENUE AND VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY
      JAMAICA, NY 11418

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