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

Michael J Forness, DO

Individual provider Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · NPI 1700852977

Michael J Forness, DO is a Pediatric Medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med in 1984, 42 years ago. Practices with Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners, a 2,303-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Michigan.

Years since qualifying
42
Trained at
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med
Licensed in
MI
In the registry since
2006
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

880 Munson Ave Ste H
Traverse City, MI 49686-3661
Phone: (616) 267-2600
Fax: (616) 267-2601
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Specialties & licences

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207X00000X · Licence 5101008877 (MI)

Record details

NPI number1700852977
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 27, 2006
Last updated in NPPESOctober 23, 2024
Certification dateOctober 23, 2024
Mailing address100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyPEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Medical schoolMIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MED
Graduated 1984 (42 years in practice)
Group practice Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners — 2303 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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