Joseph Forstot, MD
NPI 1144323023 · Rheumatology Physician · Boca Raton, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Forstot, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Boca Raton, FL (NPI 1144323023).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144323023
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME 28962 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
11,713 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 1,252 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,037 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,031 | $92 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 633 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 592 | $8 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 198 | 71 |
| Prednisone | 191 | 60 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 156 | 42 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 123 | 38 |
| Pregabalin | 106 | 27 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 79 | 20 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 72 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,820 across 198 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-06
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Forstot's NPI number?
- Joseph Forstot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144323023, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Forstot's specialty?
- Joseph Forstot is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Forstot located?
- Joseph Forstot's practice location on file with NPPES is 1050 Nw 15th St, Boca Raton, FL 33486-1375.
- What is Joseph Forstot's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Forstot is (561) 368-5611.
- Does Joseph Forstot accept Medicare?
- Joseph Forstot is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Forstot's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Forstot's NPI (1144323023) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.