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DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD

Legal Medicine in SOUTH JORDAN, Utah. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
804
Medicare Part D claims · 258 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Industry payments
$78.2K
260 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTH JORDAN, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 804 claims across 258 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $78.2K across 260 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD filed 804 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SOUTH JORDAN, Utah. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2006

NPI 1285674671

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

804 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Legal Medicine share within Utah

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Utah

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Legal Medicine ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1285674671. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 10654 SOUTH RIVER HEIGHTS DRIVE, SOUTH JORDAN, UT, 84095, with a listed phone of (801) 569-1456. NPI 1285674671 was issued on 06/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORSHA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 804 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 258 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $221K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

10654 SOUTH RIVER HEIGHTS DRIVE
SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095

Provider Details

NPI 1285674671
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

JORDAN VALLEY DERMATOLOGY CENTER LLC
SOUTH JORDAN, UT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$78.2K

Largest payer

UCB, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

804
Total Claims
$221K
Total Drug Cost
258
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
951
Total Day Supply
26,868
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Antibiotic Claims
146

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 134, 75-84: 86, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Monohydrate
82
Minoxidil
77
Fluconazole
73
Imiquimod
68
Clobetasol Propionate
66
Cephalexin
34
Triamcinolone Acetonide
32
Dapsone
31
Hydrocortisone
29
Gabapentin
28

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Legal Medicine Overview

How DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD's 804 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Utah

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FORSHA.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD's specialty?
DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in SOUTH JORDAN, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD wrote 804 Medicare Part D claims totaling $221K in drug costs for 258 beneficiaries.
Where is DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD located?
DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD is located at 10654 SOUTH RIVER HEIGHTS DRIVE, SOUTH JORDAN, UT, 84095. Phone: (801) 569-1456.
What is DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD's NPI number?
DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285674671, issued on 06/07/2006.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Minoxidil, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD accept Medicare?
DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 804 Part D claims and 258 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD's credentials?
DOUGLASS FORSHA, MD's NPI is 1285674671 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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