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Active NPI 1356962401 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Austin Frazer Forbes , DO

Surgery • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Austin Forbes, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2020, Dr. Forbes delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1708 YAKIMA AVE.

Dr. Forbes is affiliated with University Of Utah Adult Services and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1708 Yakima Ave

Tacoma, WA 984055307

Telephone 2533828008
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Pulmonary Consultants Pllc Facility NPI 1851359509

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -15.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
67 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Forbes (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Tacoma Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-29
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA 61066103

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Drivers License
YB334090I (ID)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Utah Adult Services

50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 841320100

Phone: 8015856387

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1053001818

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Zain Anwar

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1467255935
Dr. Deepa Chandhrasekhar , DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1699462937

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1871349506

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 03, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 03, 2020

Registered at 1708 YAKIMA AVE, TACOMA, WA 984055307 (Tel: 2533828008)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 03, 2020

Registered at 1708 YAKIMA AVE, TACOMA, WA 984055307

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 03, 2020

Recorded as AUSTIN FORBES, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 03, 2020

Surgery (License #61066103 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 29, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356962401
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 29, 2020
Last Update: December 29, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1708 Yakima Ave

Tacoma, WA 984055307

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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