2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1578213930 MD
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MEGAN FORBES, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in UKIAH, California. 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
64
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MEGAN FORBES, MD filed 64 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in UKIAH, California, prescribing 78% generic.

64
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

MEGAN FORBES, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

64 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MEGAN FORBES, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MEGAN FORBES, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2022

NPI 1578213930

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

64 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in California

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within California

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MEGAN FORBES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 242 HOSPITAL DR STE B, UKIAH, CA, 95482, with a listed phone of (707) 380-1075. NPI 1578213930 was issued on 03/28/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORBES 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 64 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

242 HOSPITAL DR STE B
UKIAH, CA 95482

Provider Details

NPI 1578213930
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/28/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGAN FORBES, 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.

PACIFIC REDWOOD MEDICAL GROUP INC
UKIAH, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MEGAN FORBES, MD. To verify MEGAN FORBES, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MEGAN FORBES, MD — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 64 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

64
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
70
Total Day Supply
1,027
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$735
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.09
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How MEGAN FORBES, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

MEGAN FORBES, MD's 64 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGAN FORBES, MD's specialty?
MEGAN FORBES, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in UKIAH, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does MEGAN FORBES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGAN FORBES, MD wrote 64 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is MEGAN FORBES, MD located?
MEGAN FORBES, MD is located at 242 HOSPITAL DR STE B, UKIAH, CA, 95482. Phone: (707) 380-1075.
What is MEGAN FORBES, MD's NPI number?
MEGAN FORBES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578213930, issued on 03/28/2022.
Does MEGAN FORBES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEGAN FORBES, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MEGAN FORBES, MD accept Medicare?
MEGAN FORBES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 64 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGAN FORBES, MD's credentials?
MEGAN FORBES, MD's NPI is 1578213930 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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