Christopher Forrest, MD
NPI 1245318302 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Forrest, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1245318302).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245318302
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A78118 (CA)
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
19 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 19 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$9 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 121 | 50 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 116 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 110 | 42 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 97 | 36 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 89 | 30 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 77 | 25 |
| Nitroglycerin | 71 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$231 across 11 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
- 2006-11-02
- Last updated
- 2021-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Forrest's NPI number?
- Christopher Forrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245318302, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Forrest's specialty?
- Christopher Forrest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Forrest located?
- Christopher Forrest's practice location on file with NPPES is 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5318.
- What is Christopher Forrest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Forrest is (925) 295-4000.
- Does Christopher Forrest accept Medicare?
- Christopher Forrest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Forrest's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Forrest's NPI (1245318302) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.