Dr Kenton E Forte, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Buffalo, NY

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Dr Kenton E Forte, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Buffalo, New York. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). His current practice location is 964 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 886-4202.

Dr Kenton E Forte is licensed to practice in New York (license number 165665) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1326023953.

Contact Information

Dr Kenton E Forte, MD
964 Delaware Ave,
Buffalo, NY 14209-1806
(716) 886-4202
(716) 884-9168

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenton E Forte
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience42 Years
Location964 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kenton E Forte attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326023953
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153352703
  • Enrollment ID: I20050824000290

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenton E Forte such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326023953NPI-NPPES
01183146MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 1656651 (New York)Secondary
208D00000XGeneral Practice 165665 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NYHospital
Sisters Of Charity HospitalBuffalo, NYHospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kenton E Forte is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kenton E Forte, MD
964 Delaware Ave,
Buffalo, NY 14209-1806

Ph: (716) 886-4202		Dr Kenton E Forte, MD
964 Delaware Ave,
Buffalo, NY 14209-1806

Ph: (716) 886-4202

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