Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Joseph W Forte, DO

Individual provider Internal Medicine Physician · NPI 1952397440

Joseph W Forte, DO is an Internal Medicine in Yakima, Washington. Graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983, 43 years ago. Practices with Internal Medicine Associates PC, a 41-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama and Washington.

Years since qualifying
43
Trained at
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Licensed in
AL, WA
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

2811 Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 98902-3761
Phone: (509) 249-5210
Fax: (509) 249-5377
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801-5452 — (334) 749-3411

Specialties & licences

Internal Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207R00000X · Licence DO229 (AL)
Internal Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207R00000X · Licence DO.OP.70062551 (WA)

Record details

NPI number1952397440
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedSeptember 21, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMay 15, 2026
Certification dateMay 15, 2026
Mailing address3319 Woodside Ct Ne, Olympia, WA 98506-3683

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolPHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Graduated 1983 (43 years in practice)
Group practice Internal Medicine Associates P.C. — 41 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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