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Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD

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(Dr. Joseph Wayne Forney Sr., M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1978)

407 Virginia Drive
Batesville, AR 72501

(870) 793-4200

Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD is a cardiologist in Batesville, AR specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD is affiliated with ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL LLC and ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC.

Office Locations

407 Virginia Drive
Batesville, AR 72501

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

A1C test

cholesterol screening

diabetes management

diabetes screening

glycated protein test

lipid profile

In 2023, Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD had a list price for A1C test, cholesterol screening, diabetes management, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, and lipid profile that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood count tests

brain natriuretic peptide test

complete blood count

magnesium test

In 2012, Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD had a list price for blood count tests, brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) test, complete blood count (CBC), and magnesium test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	401
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1150
hospital care	217
inpatient care	217
minimally invasive procedures	11
stress testing	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	295
vascular procedures	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	39
doctor visit	109
lab tests	44
preventive care	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	161
cardiac procedures	36
doctor visit	364
lab tests	344
preventive care	54
thyroid function tests	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	22
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	256
cardiac procedures	59
doctor visit	681
lab tests	680
preventive care	84
thyroid function tests	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	70
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	356
cardiac procedures	78
doctor visit	873
lab tests	984
preventive care	128
stress testing	12
thyroid function tests	100
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	36
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	323
cardiac procedures	64
diabetes management	17
doctor visit	834
lab tests	887
preventive care	160
thyroid function tests	111
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	36
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	306
cardiac procedures	79
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	769
lab tests	774
nuclear scan	12
preventive care	156
stress testing	12
thyroid function tests	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	40
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	340
cardiac procedures	65
diabetes management	24
doctor visit	772
lab tests	761
preventive care	170
thyroid function tests	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	41
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	341
cardiac procedures	41
diabetes management	17
doctor visit	629
lab tests	680
preventive care	140
thyroid function tests	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	34
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	304
cardiac procedures	38
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	614
lab tests	593
preventive care	143
thyroid function tests	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	263
cardiac procedures	45
diabetes management	13
doctor visit	617
lab tests	479
preventive care	119
thyroid function tests	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated as a cardiologist in Batesville, AR were lab tests, blood draw, inpatient care and hospital care.

blood draw	268
cardiac procedures	90
catheterization	11
diabetes management	17
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	673
hospital care	217
inpatient care	217
lab tests	622
minimally invasive procedures	11
nuclear scan	12
preventive care	116
stress testing	39
thyroid function tests	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	78
vascular procedures	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	198
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	25
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL LLC

ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$221 Repatha $221
Pfizer Inc.	$165 VYNDAQEL $155	ELIQUIS $10
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$139 MULTAQ $97	PRALUENT $42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$134 LEQVIO $83	ENTRESTO $52
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$100 PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $100
Other	$184 XARELTO $47	ELIQUIS $25	JARDIANCE $21	RYBELSUS $19	Ozempic $14	Other $57

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$937
Education	$6

Biography

Dr. Joseph Forney is a medical specialist in adult cardiology. He attended medical school at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph W. Forney SR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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