David Forsh, M.D.
NPI 1538333893 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Forsh, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1538333893).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538333893
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 247017 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
596 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 222 | $191 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 142 | $201 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 62 | $54 |
| Treatment of Broken Neck of Thigh Bone With Bone Implant27245 | 46 | $1,389 |
| X-Ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views73552 | 29 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 22 | $245 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80,851 across 115 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
- 2008-04-17
- Last updated
- 2012-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Forsh's NPI number?
- David Forsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538333893, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Forsh's specialty?
- David Forsh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Forsh located?
- David Forsh's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 E 98th St, New York, NY 10029-6501.
- What is David Forsh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Forsh is (212) 241-1745.
- Does David Forsh accept Medicare?
- David Forsh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Forsh's NPI active?
- Yes — David Forsh's NPI (1538333893) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.