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Active NPI 1932178621 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary L Forster , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Edmonds, WA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Forster, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Edmonds, WA. Practice services are available at 7320 216TH ST SW under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7320 216th St Sw

Edmonds, WA 980268006

Telephone 4256733900
Fax 4256733910
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Swedish Edmonds Facility NPI 1518961051

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Edmonds, WA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Edmonds, WA (707 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
11.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WA MD00018042

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

27 Associated Practitioners
Tracy Gramer , OTR, L, CHT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1144340688

Occupational Therapist Registered, L, Certified Hand Therapist

Erin Whitehall , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1174888283

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Brian Cameron , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1194771998

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melissa Marie Ramirez , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1215711189

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Janet Determan , OT

Occupational Therapist - Hand

NPI 1295990380

Occupational Therapist

Kathleen Hunter , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1336158922

Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 7320 216TH ST SW, EDMONDS, WA 980268006 (Tel: 4256733900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 720 OLIVE WAY, SEATTLE, WA 981011874 (Tel: 2068382590)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as GARY FORSTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD00018042 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932178621
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 15, 2006
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

720 Olive Way

Seattle, WA 981011874

Phone: 2068382590

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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