Dr. Richard M Forster , MD
Internal Medicine • Worcester, MA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Richard Forster, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, MA. Practice services are available at 55 LAKE AVE N under active NPI credentials.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
55 Lake Ave N
Department Of Hospital Medicine
Worcester, MA 016550002
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Worcester, MA
Practicing in Worcester, MA (7127 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
279 | 115 | $238.00 | $77.85 |
|
99233
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
|
98 | 45 | $342.00 | $117.25 |
|
99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
|
75 | 34 | $158.00 | $48.80 |
|
99239
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
|
46 | 45 | $355.00 | $113.64 |
|
99238
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
|
20 | 20 | $250.00 | $80.64 |
|
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
|
17 | 17 | $667.00 | $170.99 |
|
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
|
15 | 15 | $450.00 | $128.82 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2020-11-02NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
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Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE, WORCESTER, MA 016550002 (Tel: 7744422173)
Registered at PO BOX 415348, BOSTON, MA 022410001 (Tel: 8002258885)
Recorded as RICHARD FORSTER, M.D.
Internal Medicine (License #74408 in MA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 415348
Boston, MA 022410001
Phone: 8002258885
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