KEVIN C. FORSYTHE MD – NPI #1346272812
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

KEVIN FORSYTHE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in TEMPLETON, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346272812 to KEVIN FORSYTHE on July 07, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 KEVIN FORSYTHE below.

NPI Profile for
KEVIN C. FORSYTHE

NPI Number
1346272812
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KEVIN C. FORSYTHE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1111 LAS TABLAS ROAD SUITE R
TEMPLETON, CA 93465-3742
Phone: (805) 286-4416 Fax: (888) 216-9538
Mailing address
1111 LAS TABLAS RD STE R
TEMPLETON, CA 93465-9732
Phone: (805) 286-4416 Fax: (888) 216-9538
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KEVIN FORSYTHE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERCAQH PROVIDER NUMBERCA11616353
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
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 CA A96098

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Additional Information

Education
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
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
KEVIN FORSYTHE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1911 JOHNSON AVE
      SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
    • MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1400 E CHURCH ST
      SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
    • TENET HEALTH CENTRAL TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSP
      1100 LAS TABLAS RD
      TEMPLETON, CA 93465
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CENTRAL COAST HOME HEALTH INC
      253 GRANADA DR STE D
      SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
    • CHOICE HOME HEALTH CARE
      80 GARDEN COURT, SUITE 105
      MONTEREY, CA 93940
    • WILSHIRE HOME HEALTH
      277 SOUTH ST STE W
      SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

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