Active NPI 1750463774 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Jennifer Forrest , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Durango, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jennifer Forrest, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Durango, CO. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Forrest delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 555 RIVERGATE STE B1-106.

Dr. Forrest maintains professional affiliations with Banner Health Physicians Colorado Llc, Rivergate Orthopedics And Animas Urology Pc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service;, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

555 Rivergate Ste B1-106

Durango, CO 813017478

Telephone 9702470508

Fax 9702597091

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Rivergate Orthopedics And Animas Urology, Pc Facility NPI 1629481254

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Durango, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +10.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.6 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Durango, CO (505 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

23.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Forrest (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Durango Specialty Average (17.6 Years) 17.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	122	59	$246.00	$180.58
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	84	32	$65.18	$32.05
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	29	23	$180.00	$65.36
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	25	25	$310.65	$220.09
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	12	$6160.00	$936.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	128	60	$246.00	$180.10
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	45	27	$65.00	$32.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	37	25	$180.00	$65.82
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	33	24	$20.73	$7.66
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	28	28	$292.80	$220.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	115	55	$246.00	$183.46
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	65	31	$65.62	$32.97
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	32	21	$19.38	$6.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	30	21	$180.00	$66.63
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	27	27	$309.33	$224.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$180.00	$130.60
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$6160.00	$593.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	88	46	$252.80	$185.25
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	73	26	$66.30	$33.60
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	31	24	$18.65	$5.66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	28	20	$184.46	$66.14
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$322.29	$226.26
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	16	$6160.00	$469.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	26	$120.00	$111.38
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	46	30	$161.30	$149.23
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	27	19	$18.52	$6.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	13	$160.75	$64.17
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$6160.00	$566.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$228.00	$168.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	40	$112.53	$108.34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	25	$159.15	$146.79
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	32	24	$16.31	$6.29
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	28	17	$155.36	$63.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	44	$109.00	$102.66
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	36	28	$150.00	$138.38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	29	19	$156.90	$60.17
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	27	21	$18.41	$6.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$192.11	$156.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	14	$3260.00	$803.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	34	$109.00	$103.14
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	49	31	$11.53	$5.72
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	30	22	$190.00	$67.16
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	11	$150.00	$140.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$180.00	$159.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CO 41436

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

37688740 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rivergate Orthopedics And Animas Urology Pc

555 Rivergate Ln, Durango, CO 813017470

Phone: 9702470508

Banner Health Physicians Colorado Llc

1405 S 8th Ave, Sterling, CO 807514560

Phone: 9705222264

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Frank Mayer , MD

Urology

NPI 1205866795

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Mark Forrest , MD

Urology

NPI 1265469340

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 10, 2018

Registered at 555 RIVERGATE STE B1-106, DURANGO, CO 813017478 (Tel: 9702470508)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 10, 2018

Registered at 555 RIVERGATE, STE B1-106, DURANGO, CO 813017478 (Tel: 9702593020)

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NPI Profile Active February 21, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 21, 2008

Registered at 575 RIVERGATE LANE, SUITE 105, DURANGO, CO 813017487 (Tel: 9702593020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 21, 2008

Registered at 575 RIVERGATE LANE, SUITE 105, DURANGO, CO 813017487 (Tel: 9702593020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 21, 2008

Recorded as JENNIFER FORREST, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #41436 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750463774

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 19, 2006

Last Update: December 10, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

555 Rivergate, Ste B1-106

Durango, CO 813017478

Phone: 9702593020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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