Gary Forrister, MD
NPI 1467402685 · Psychiatry Physician · Yarmouth Port, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Forrister, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Yarmouth Port, MA (NPI 1467402685).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467402685
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 78006 (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
593 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 272 | $91 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 200 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 61 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 60 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$121 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 188 | 26 |
| Clonazepam | 124 | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 118 | 31 |
| Alprazolam | 105 | 20 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 102 | 29 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 97 | 26 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2022-03-03
- Certified
- 2022-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Forrister's NPI number?
- Gary Forrister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467402685, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Forrister's specialty?
- Gary Forrister is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Forrister located?
- Gary Forrister's practice location on file with NPPES is 923 Route 6a, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675-2159.
- What is Gary Forrister's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Forrister is (774) 994-8376.
- Does Gary Forrister accept Medicare?
- Gary Forrister is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Forrister's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Forrister's NPI (1467402685) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.