DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) – Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, NPI 1518927284

DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Dallas, Texas. specializing in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY. They hold the professional credentials M.D.. They hold a License No. J6437 (TX). The NPI Number for DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) is 1518927284

Main info

Male
33 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.)
NPI
1518927284
Phone
Not provided
Address
PO BOX 844658
Enumeration Date
25 March 2006
Last Update Date
8 December 2021

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Secondary Phone
2547242585
Graduation Year
1993 (33 years ago)
PAC ID
3678609328
Group Practice PAC ID
8123923604
Professional Enrollment ID
I20100405000143
Address ID
TX765080001TE810XXAVEX400

Contacts

Secure Messaging
dfornfeist11214@direct.sw.org
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

NPPES metrics only — not quality of care.

Methodology
Experience69
Completeness85
Years active:20State licenses:1Other namesUpdated within 12 months

2,187 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY in TX

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Provider Addresses for DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.)

  • Band Box Place, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75244, United States

    DALLAS, TX 752844658

    Phone:

    Type: Mailing

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, 2401, South 31st Street, Temple, Bell County, Texas, 76508, United States

    TEMPLE, TX 765080001

    Phone: (254) 724-2111

    Type: Location

NPPES updates history

No NPPES updates recorded for this provider.

Prescription Activity

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Open Payments (CMS)

CMS reports 40 Open Payments records for all available years, with a total value of $1,843.

Total Amount is formed as General ($1,843) + Research ($0) + Ownership ($0) = $1,843.

Last reported payment date: 2024-12-08 • Largest payer in this snapshot: Pylant Medical ($999).

Total Amount

$1,843

General + Research + Ownership

Payments

40

Total payment records

General Amount

$1,843

General payments

Research Amount

$0

Research funding

Ownership Amount

$0

Ownership interests

Ownership Count

0

Ownership records

Last Payment Date

2024-12-08

Latest reported date

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2010-04-05

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking this Medicare enrollment for revalidation, but has not published a due date.

Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20100405000143IOrthopedic SurgeryTXTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27

HCPCSDescriptionServicesBeneficiariesMedicare allowed
99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes151105$0
20600Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint9645$0
99203New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes5959$0
99212Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes4943$0
20550Injection into tendon or ligament3119$0
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Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 75284)

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Provider's Procedures

DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) performs procedures in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY. See the list of HCPCS codes below.
SpecialtyPractice State
HCPCS Code
Description
Service Count
Beneficiary Count
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERYTX64721Release and/or relocation of median nerve of hand4240

Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 8123923604View full group profile
NameSpecialtyState
Radiation OncologyTX
U R O L O G YTX
General SurgeryOK
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna)TX
-TX
Anesthesiology AssistantTX
-TX
-TX
O B S T E T R I C S/ G Y N E C O L O G YTX
-TX

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Frequently asked questions

What is the standard ID for DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) in the U.S.?
In the U.S., DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) is identified by NPI 1518927284.
Should I treat DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) as an active provider?
Patients and plans typically see DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) as active in the national extract.
What type of care does DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) provide?
DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.)'s profile centers on Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
What geographic area is tied to DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.)?
DR. DOUGLAS S. FORNFEIST (M.D.) is associated with Dallas, Texas in the same public data insurers reference.
Can I verify credentials using only NPI?
NPI confirms identity in the directory; licensure and board certification require separate checks.

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