Anthony Forestine, M.D.
NPI 1609806645 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Union City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anthony Forestine, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Union City, NJ (NPI 1609806645).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609806645
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA07636900 (NJ)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
495 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 125 | $65 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 105 | $140 |
| Destruction of First Incompetent Vein of Arm Or Leg Using Radiofrequency and Imaging Guidance36475 | 63 | $1,230 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 63 | $220 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 45 | $128 |
| Injection of Chemical Agent Into Single Incompetent Vein of Leg Using Ultrasound Guidance36465 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 across 10 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
- 2006-07-04
- Last updated
- 2011-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anthony Forestine's NPI number?
- Anthony Forestine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609806645, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anthony Forestine's specialty?
- Anthony Forestine is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anthony Forestine located?
- Anthony Forestine's practice location on file with NPPES is 303 Manhattan Ave, Union City, NJ 07087-5205.
- What is Anthony Forestine's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anthony Forestine is (201) 420-6154.
- Does Anthony Forestine accept Medicare?
- Anthony Forestine is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anthony Forestine's NPI active?
- Yes — Anthony Forestine's NPI (1609806645) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.