Robert Forster, MD
NPI 1770554784 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Port St Lucie, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Forster, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Port St Lucie, FL (NPI 1770554784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770554784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME 73783 (FL)
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
3,110 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 568 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 347 | $170 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 310 | $91 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 305 | $54 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 192 | $42 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 185 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 180 | 163 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 126 | 116 |
| Celecoxib | 67 | 44 |
| Meloxicam | 60 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 58 | 51 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 57 | 49 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 42 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$149 across 5 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
- 2006-01-28
- Last updated
- 2020-02-07
- Certified
- 2020-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Forster's NPI number?
- Robert Forster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770554784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Forster's specialty?
- Robert Forster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Forster located?
- Robert Forster's practice location on file with NPPES is 9077 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34952-3405.
- What is Robert Forster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Forster is (772) 335-4770.
- Does Robert Forster accept Medicare?
- Robert Forster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Forster's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Forster's NPI (1770554784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.