Christopher Foresto, M.D.
NPI 1285838250 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · New Hyde Park, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Foresto, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in New Hyde Park, NY (NPI 1285838250).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285838250
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 228925 (NY)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
7,943 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 4,736 | $22 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine Including Spine Fracture Assessment77085 | 394 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 325 | $24 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 181 | $20 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 167 | $116 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 153 | $20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 990 Stewart AveGarden City, NY 11530-4822Phone: (516) 222-2022
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-13
- Last updated
- 2022-08-11
- Certified
- 2022-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Foresto's NPI number?
- Christopher Foresto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285838250, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Foresto's specialty?
- Christopher Foresto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Foresto located?
- Christopher Foresto's practice location on file with NPPES is 6 Ohio Dr, New Hyde Park, NY 11042-1124.
- What is Christopher Foresto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Foresto is (516) 684-4774.
- Does Christopher Foresto accept Medicare?
- Christopher Foresto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Foresto's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Foresto's NPI (1285838250) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.