Active NPI 1265469340 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark Robert Forrest , MD

Urology • Durango, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Forrest, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Durango, CO. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Forrest delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 575 RIVER GATE LANE.

Dr. Forrest is affiliated with 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;, urinalysis, manual test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

575 River Gate Lane
#209

Durango, CO 81301

Telephone 9702590440

Fax 9702597091

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Durango Urological Associates Pc Facility NPI 1780779959

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Durango, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs -2.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 33.0 Yrs

State Avg: 21.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Durango, CO (257 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

37.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

48.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Forrest (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Durango Specialty Average (33.0 Years) 33.0 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	423	226	$252.52	$180.87
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	292	94	$80.14	$32.14
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	258	226	$10.08	$3.41
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	232	224	$36.76	$11.62
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$522.91	$220.15
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	26	23	$295.16	$244.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	19	$180.00	$128.47
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	18	18	$279.28	$31.95
55706 Needle stereotactic and image-guided biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$745.56	$373.56
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	11	$246.00	$142.04

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	411	221	$251.97	$180.22
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	267	226	$9.45	$3.41
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	240	218	$33.99	$11.13
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	179	75	$77.82	$32.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	24	$185.90	$128.64
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	25	23	$264.00	$248.57
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$497.14	$220.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$148.25	$91.04
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$216.00	$142.27
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$324.00	$246.16

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	312	210	$249.00	$183.46
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	254	219	$8.26	$3.44
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	228	214	$28.61	$11.03
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	131	57	$65.65	$33.09
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	45	45	$340.86	$224.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	19	$180.00	$130.14
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	20	19	$294.60	$257.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$134.40	$92.27

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	312	209	$246.23	$185.25
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	210	192	$8.11	$3.48
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	199	186	$28.35	$10.86
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	111	38	$66.55	$33.60
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	29	29	$334.94	$226.26
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	19	19	$264.00	$248.33
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$217.38	$147.66
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$322.15	$261.77

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	285	193	$162.08	$149.26
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	190	171	$6.68	$3.46
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	182	163	$23.16	$10.73
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$273.71	$212.08
99354 Prolonged office or other outpatient service first hour	28	19	$154.07	$131.99
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	24	19	$280.08	$219.34
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	22	21	$171.82	$149.63
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	20	20	$270.00	$259.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	12	$144.53	$109.63

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	320	217	$160.28	$147.25
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	257	218	$6.12	$3.41
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	253	221	$20.45	$13.04
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	52	52	$220.00	$208.89
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	50	47	$26.00	$13.42
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	45	38	$221.33	$194.07
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	40	36	$131.80	$129.40
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	27	27	$270.00	$256.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	20	$112.21	$108.10
99354 Prolonged office or other outpatient service first hour	18	17	$123.33	$120.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	296	236	$6.29	$3.41
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	281	208	$151.16	$138.70
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	279	236	$20.68	$15.34
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	62	62	$225.27	$197.96
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	44	36	$220.00	$158.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	27	$109.00	$102.87
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	29	27	$26.00	$13.15
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	21	20	$131.00	$93.13
99354 Prolonged office or other outpatient service first hour	17	13	$120.00	$117.14
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	15	15	$250.00	$237.11

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	272	216	$156.67	$140.34
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	269	220	$6.26	$3.42
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	234	217	$21.56	$19.03
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	41	33	$220.00	$161.32
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	39	39	$228.38	$200.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	23	$109.00	$104.44
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	23	20	$155.52	$93.06
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	23	21	$37.57	$13.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$74.00	$70.99
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$240.00	$232.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License CO 41391

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

94430837 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rivergate Orthopedics And Animas Urology Pc

555 Rivergate Ln, Durango, CO 813017470

Phone: 9702470508

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. Jennifer Forrest , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1750463774

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 31, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2008

Registered at 575 RIVER GATE LANE, #209, DURANGO, CO 81301 (Tel: 9702590440)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2008

Registered at 575 RIVER GATE LANE, #209, DURANGO, CO 81301 (Tel: 9702590440)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 31, 2008

Recorded as MARK FORREST, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2008

Urology (License #41391 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265469340

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 26, 2006

Last Update: July 31, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

575 River Gate Lane, #209

Durango, CO 81301

Phone: 9702590440

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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