Brent Daniel Forrest, M.D.
Obesity Medicine Preventive Medicine
Brent Daniel Forrest, M.D. specializes in preventive medicine, serving patients in Saint Joseph, MO in group practice. Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine (class of 2013), he has been practicing for over 13 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
Recent · 55dNPPES updated 2026-03-12 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, Saint Joseph, MO 64507-2510
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better41.46%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+36.4 pts)
41.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
22
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
26
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
41
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $400
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$7.0k received from industry
28 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brent Daniel Forrest's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 11, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 2083B0002X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Brent Daniel Forrest
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brent Daniel Forrest for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Saint Joseph required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brent Daniel Forrest
Dr. Forrest is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Joseph, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 671-4888.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brent Daniel Forrest
Practice Location
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, Saint Joseph, MO 64507-2510
Mailing Address
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, Saint Joseph, MO 64507-2510
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