Richard Forster, MD
NPI 1518962141 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Dayton, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Forster, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Dayton, OH (NPI 1518962141).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518962141
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.056350 (OH)
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
21 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
1,076 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 | 242 | $81 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 205 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 173 | $114 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 79 | $41 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 68 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 68 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 107 | 94 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 91 | 85 |
| Cephalexin | 37 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin | 17 | 12 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 16 | — |
| Meloxicam | 13 | — |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-20
- Last updated
- 2023-11-09
- Certified
- 2023-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Forster's NPI number?
- Richard Forster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518962141, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Forster located?
- Richard Forster's practice location on file with NPPES is 3205 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45420-1143.
- What is Richard Forster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Forster is (937) 298-4417.
- 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 (1518962141) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.