Active NPI 1013950633 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard K Forster , MD

Ophthalmology • Miami, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Forster, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Miami, FL. Practice services are available at 900 NW 17TH AVE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

900 Nw 17th Ave
Box 016960 M851

Miami, FL 331016960

Telephone 3053266031

Fax 3052438470

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Miami Facility NPI 1780621953

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Miami, FL

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 23.2 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

234 Specialists

Practicing in Miami, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

48.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	24	$193.00	$93.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$99.00	$56.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	54	$193.00	$94.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	37	$99.00	$59.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	107	99	$193.00	$96.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	89	61	$99.00	$58.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$304.00	$119.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	93	85	$193.00	$79.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	74	55	$99.00	$47.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$304.00	$114.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	114	78	$99.00	$46.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	100	$193.00	$77.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$304.00	$113.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	131	89	$99.00	$45.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	106	$193.00	$75.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$304.00	$113.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	168	154	$193.00	$75.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	151	102	$99.00	$45.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$304.00	$113.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME13246

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0369730-00 (FL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 September 04, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 04, 2014

Registered at 900 NW 17TH AVE, BOX 016960 M851, MIAMI, FL 331016960 (Tel: 3053266031)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 04, 2014

Registered at 900 NW 17TH AVE, BOX 016960 M851, MIAMI, FL 331016960 (Tel: 3053266031)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 04, 2014

Recorded as RICHARD FORSTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 04, 2014

Ophthalmology (License #ME13246 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013950633

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 13, 2006

Last Update: September 04, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

900 Nw 17th Ave, Box 016960 M851

Miami, FL 331016960

Phone: 3053266031

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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