David Forster, MD
NPI 1629054945 · Ophthalmology Physician · Falls Church, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Forster, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Falls Church, VA (NPI 1629054945).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629054945
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101046769 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 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
1,326 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 804 | $143 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 273 | $101 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 78 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 56 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 32 | $144 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 29 | $164 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 196 | 54 |
| Timolol Maleate | 104 | 28 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 85 | 25 |
| Cyclosporine | 27 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 26 | 11 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 23 | 15 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$162 across 2 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
- 2005-12-19
- Last updated
- 2017-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Forster's NPI number?
- David Forster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629054945, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Forster's specialty?
- David Forster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Forster located?
- David Forster's practice location on file with NPPES is 6231 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044-2102.
- What is David Forster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Forster is (703) 534-3900.
- Does David Forster accept Medicare?
- David Forster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Forster's NPI active?
- Yes — David Forster's NPI (1629054945) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.