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Dr. Keith Forwith, MD

Dr. Keith Forwith, MD

Louisville, KY

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Forwith, Otolaryngologist in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Keith Forwith, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Forwith graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hosp, Inc, Otolaryngology. Dr. Forwith is fluent in English, German, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forwith’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forwith’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Forwith?

    Dr. Keith Forwith, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Forwith empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Allergy, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Thyroid Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Louisville/KY community, Dr. Forwith is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Forwith go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Otolaryngology | Children's Hospital Cincinnati | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Forwith board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Keith Forwith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Forwith speak?

    Dr. Forwith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Forwith treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Forwith diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Forwith. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
    • Thyroid Failure After Surgery
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • High Calcium
    • Calcium
    • Hypercalcemia
    • Excess Calcium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8352: Hypercalcemia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Persistent tonsil infection
    • Long-term tonsil inflammation
    • Recurrent tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3501: Chronic tonsillitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    What procedures does Dr. Forwith perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Forwith performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Forwith. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Completion Thyroidectomy
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery
    • Remaining Thyroid Removal
    • Second Thyroid Surgery
    • Total Thyroidectomy after Partial

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
    • 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening

    CPT Codes:

    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    Also known as:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Forwith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forwith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Forwith accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Forwith in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Steris Corporation

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Forwith's office located?

    Dr. Keith Forwith's Primary Practice

    2944 Breckenridge Ln

    Louisville, KY 40220

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    Dr. Keith Forwith's Practice 2

    1725 Gagel Ave

    Louisville, KY 40216

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    Dr. Keith Forwith's Practice 3

    4004 DuPont Cir Ste 220

    Saint Matthews, KY 40207

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Keith Forwith?

    Dr. Forwith has appointments available at his Louisville, KY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Forwith's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Forwith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467458083.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forwith?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forwith

    What is Dr. Keith Forwith's specialty?

    Dr. Forwith is a Otolaryngologist near Louisville, KY. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Forwith to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Keith Forwith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Forwith is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Hardin, The Medical Center at Bowling Green, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Keith Forwith accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Keith Forwith is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Keith Forwith offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Forwith, or contact the office for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Keith Forwith?

    Please contact Dr. Forwith's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Keith Forwith have?

    Dr. Keith Forwith is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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