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Dr. Michael Forsthoefel , MD

Internal Medicine • Tallahassee, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Forsthoefel, MD is a registered Internal Medicine practitioner in Tallahassee, FL. With approximately 47 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1979, Dr. Forsthoefel provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 1300 MEDICAL DRIVE.

Dr. Forsthoefel maintains professional affiliations with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc, Legacy Healthcare Services Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1300 Medical Drive

Tallahassee, FL 323084661

Telephone 8502160100
Fax 8502160126
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Tallahassee, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
47 Yrs +25.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
120 Specialists

Practicing in Tallahassee, FL (10650 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
44.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Forsthoefel (47 Years) 47 Yrs
Tallahassee Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg
1,740 20 $38.00 $25.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
1,405 520 $216.00 $130.09
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
856 482 $23.00 $8.63
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
479 52 $14.00 $0.11
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
347 282 $63.00 $8.40
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
331 138 $45.00 $14.22
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
327 104 $122.00 $82.10
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
281 57 $14.00 $0.91
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
277 256 $304.00 $183.93
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
267 109 $192.00 $123.34
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
260 240 $56.00 $14.53
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
248 179 $25.00 $17.14
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg
205 52 $18.00 $0.66
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
150 147 $50.00 $31.83
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
147 143 $45.00 $31.44
90656 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage
136 136 $39.00 $21.58
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
107 80 $116.00 $83.71
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous
90 90 $39.00 $17.69
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg
63 14 $13.00 $1.24
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
48 45 $336.00 $180.05
83880 Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level
47 29 $89.00 $38.47
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
37 35 $88.00 $54.86
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity
32 30 $387.00 $288.01
93015 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician
24 24 $199.00 $61.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17 16 $160.00 $94.05
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
16 16 $28.00 $10.35
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage
13 13 $50.00 $18.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License FL ME42428

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 021978

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
067878100 (FL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
00417557A (GA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Insurance Network
VISTA (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Insurance Network
UNIVERSAL HLTH CARE (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Insurance Network
UNITED HEALTH CARE (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID 37453
BLUECROSS/BLUE SHLD (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Insurance Network
SOUTH CARE (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

5103 Cold Harbor Dr, Tallahassee, FL 323124148

Phone: 8502702159

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc

1300 Medical Dr, Tallahassee, FL 323084646

Phone: 8502160100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Chelsey Parsons , MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003629510

Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Frank Gredler , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1023013661

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Donna Bixler , ARNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1033123104

ARNPC

Karin D'amico

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1033145891
Dr. Earl Mc Kenzie , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1053311910

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ginny Smith , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053851337

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 09, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2015

Registered at 1300 MEDICAL DRIVE, TALLAHASSEE, FL 323084661 (Tel: 8502160100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2015

Registered at 1300 MEDICAL DRIVE, TALLAHASSEE, FL 323084661 (Tel: 8502160100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2015

Recorded as MICHAEL FORSTHOEFEL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2015

Internal Medicine (License #ME42428 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 20, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780689356
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 20, 2005
Last Update: July 09, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1300 Medical Drive

Tallahassee, FL 323084661

Phone: 8502160100

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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