Active NPI 1639122955 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward Forman , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Forman, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Chicago College Of Osteopathy in 1991, Dr. Forman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4801 W PETERSON AVE STE 606.

Dr. Forman is affiliated with Chitown Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Sc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 606

Chicago, IL 606465728

Telephone 7738294700

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Chitown Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine S.c. Facility NPI 1174068944

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Chicago College Of Osteopathy

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +13.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

290 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (1064 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Forman (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	70	36	$28.30	$0.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	39	$155.00	$93.97
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	46	26	$494.76	$112.03
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	45	24	$159.85	$40.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	24	$230.00	$128.79
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	19	$172.80	$34.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$229.00	$114.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$297.00	$174.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	41	$148.58	$93.34
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	61	41	$154.60	$41.45
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	53	35	$465.74	$108.91
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	52	33	$28.30	$1.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	19	$170.78	$36.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$227.88	$133.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$290.47	$175.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$222.20	$119.10
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	11	$149.33	$36.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	50	$141.00	$96.45
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	79	46	$148.00	$43.99
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	60	42	$425.00	$100.89
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	56	46	$28.30	$1.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	27	$160.00	$37.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$212.00	$120.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	14	$86.00	$60.78
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$146.00	$77.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	94	58	$141.00	$95.42
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	84	53	$148.00	$43.03
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	71	48	$28.30	$1.26
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	70	43	$425.00	$100.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$212.00	$118.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	23	$86.00	$60.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	21	$160.00	$36.80
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$135.00	$36.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$212.00	$138.80
77071 Application of stress by physician for joint imaging	11	11	$159.00	$59.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	58	31	$425.00	$87.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	41	$141.00	$78.91
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	44	32	$28.30	$1.42
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	43	32	$148.00	$40.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	25	$86.00	$48.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$212.00	$115.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	157	92	$148.13	$38.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	135	98	$139.62	$77.22
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	107	66	$425.00	$87.90
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	95	70	$28.30	$1.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	90	$211.71	$115.19
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	38	28	$160.00	$31.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	29	$86.00	$47.46
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	18	13	$139.00	$32.48
77071 Application of stress by physician for joint imaging	14	12	$159.00	$51.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$212.00	$114.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	126	75	$148.16	$37.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	91	$140.48	$76.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	90	$212.00	$113.21
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	85	63	$28.30	$1.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	55	39	$274.00	$59.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	36	$86.00	$45.99
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	46	28	$425.00	$89.69
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	36	19	$138.75	$31.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$146.00	$79.38
77071 Application of stress by physician for joint imaging	16	13	$160.31	$52.01
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	11	11	$3960.00	$533.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	80	$212.00	$115.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	46	$141.00	$76.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	49	42	$148.00	$38.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	43	36	$274.00	$67.81
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	37	34	$28.30	$1.82
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	32	20	$139.00	$33.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	27	$86.00	$45.91
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	27	$407.00	$215.95

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-02-19

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IL 036-095583

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

036-095583 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Chitown Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Sc

4801 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 606465728

Phone: 7738294700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Angelo Vargas , PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

NPI 1376059014

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Dr. Joseph Klis , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1700236254

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

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 February 19, 2020

Registered at 4801 W PETERSON AVE STE 606, CHICAGO, IL 606465728 (Tel: 7738294700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 8497, NORTHFIELD, IL 600938497 (Tel: 7738294700)

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NPI Profile Active November 11, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 11, 2013

Registered at 2923 N CALIFORNIA AVE, SUITE 300, CHICAGO, IL 606187702 (Tel: 7737779900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 11, 2013

Registered at 900 RAND RD STE 300, ATTN: RAQUEL LEON, DES PLAINES, IL 600162359 (Tel: 8473243976)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 11, 2013

Recorded as EDWARD FORMAN, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 11, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036-095583 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639122955

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 18, 2006

Last Update: February 19, 2020

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 8497

Northfield, IL 600938497

Phone: 7738294700

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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