Richard Forster, M.D.
NPI 1336122191 · Internal Medicine Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Forster, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1336122191).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336122191
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 74408 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
550 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 279 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 98 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 75 | $49 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 46 | $114 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 20 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-25
- Last updated
- 2020-11-02
- Certified
- 2020-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Forster's NPI number?
- Richard Forster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336122191, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Forster's specialty?
- Richard Forster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Forster located?
- Richard Forster's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655-0002.
- What is Richard Forster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Forster is (774) 442-2173.
- Does Richard Forster accept Medicare?
- Richard Forster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Forster's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Forster's NPI (1336122191) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.