Individual provider

John Forehand, MD

Allergy & Immunology Physician Pulmonary Disease Physician Pediatrics Physician Medicare enrolled

John Forehand, MD is an Allergy & Immunology Physician in Richlands, VA, registered under NPI 1902888258. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1 CLINIC DR CLAYPOOL HILL, Richlands, VA 24641. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
0101030006 VA Allergy & Immunology Physician primary
20325 WV Allergy & Immunology Physician
38298 KY Allergy & Immunology Physician
38298 KY Pulmonary Disease Physician
20325 WV Pulmonary Disease Physician
0101030006 VA Pulmonary Disease Physician
50578 TN Pulmonary Disease Physician
0101030006 VA Pediatrics Physician
38298 KY Pediatrics Physician
20325 WV Pediatrics Physician

Licences are recorded in 4 states: VA, WV, KY, TN. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Allergy/immunology
PAC ID
9436045853

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Virginia I20060215000136 Practitioner - Allergy/immunology
West Virginia I20160912000660 Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Allergy/immunology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (VA, WV). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 4 states

This provider holds licences in 4 states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The practice address on file is in Richlands, VA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

KY Kentucky
Licence
38298
Specialty
Allergy & Immunology Physician
Verify with the KY board →
TN Tennessee
Licence
50578
Specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Verify with the TN board →
VA Virginia practice address
Licence
0101030006
Specialty
Allergy & Immunology Physician
Verify with the VA board →
WV West Virginia
Licence
20325
Specialty
Allergy & Immunology Physician
Verify with the WV board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Allergy & Immunology covers

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207K00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Allergy & Immunology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 10 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207K00000X Allergy & Immunology Physician 0101030006 VA primary
207K00000X Allergy & Immunology Physician 20325 WV
207K00000X Allergy & Immunology Physician 38298 KY
207RP1001X Pulmonary Disease Physician Pulmonary Disease 38298 KY
207RP1001X Pulmonary Disease Physician Pulmonary Disease 20325 WV
207RP1001X Pulmonary Disease Physician Pulmonary Disease 0101030006 VA
207RP1001X Pulmonary Disease Physician Pulmonary Disease 50578 TN
208000000X Pediatrics Physician 0101030006 VA
208000000X Pediatrics Physician 38298 KY
208000000X Pediatrics Physician 20325 WV

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1902888258 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateNov 14, 2005
Last updatedMay 28, 2020
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 1 CLINIC DR
CLAYPOOL HILL
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-1229
Fax (276) 964-1354
Mailing address PO BOX CVPI
Richlands, VA 24641
Other identifiers 50578 · Other (TN)
083360 · Other
010323118 · Medicaid (VA)
0112319-000 · Medicaid (WV)
64664279 · Medicaid (KY)
6045359 · Medicaid (VA)
The last update on file is May 28, 2020. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1902888258 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 9 0 2 8 8 8 2 5
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 9 0 2 7 8 7 2 1

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1902888258?
NPI 1902888258 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to John Forehand, MD in Richlands, VA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Allergy & Immunology Physician cover?
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency…
How do I contact John Forehand, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (276) 964-1229, last updated May 28, 2020. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does John Forehand, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1902888258 a valid number?
Yes. 1902888258 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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