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- Salinas location main office
558 Abbott St Ste A, Salinas, CA 93901 - North Hollywood location
12134 Victory Blvd, Suite A, North Hollywood, CA 91606
About Christopher Forest
Christopher P. Forest, PA-C is a physician assistant — medical practicing in Salinas, CA. Christopher trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 87 Medicare patients across 89 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1285700864.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (831) 755-7880
- Email not available
Practice Locations
558 ABBOTT ST STE A
Salinas, CA 93901
12134 Victory Blvd Suite A
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Medical generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
Blood
Bone and joint
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Stomach Bug and Food Poisoning
Digestive health
- Constipation
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemorrhoids
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
Eye Care
Foot and ankle
General Health
Hair and scalp
Headache and brain
Heart & Circulation
Hormones
Infections
- Cellulitis
- COVID-19
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Ringworm
- Strep throat
Injury
Men's Health
Mental Health
Metabolic
Nerve conditions
Neurology
Pain
- Gout
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Whiplash
Respiratory
Sexual Health
- Sexually transmitted infections
Skin
Skin cancer
Skin conditions
- Rosacea
Sleep
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy Testing and Shots
Counseling
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 Rapid Test
- Mono Rapid Test
- Rapid Flu Swab
- Rapid strep testing
- TB Skin Test
- Urine Drug Screen
- Urine Pregnancy Test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Removal of Foreign Object from Ear or Nose
Evaluations
Exams
- DOT Physical Exam
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Pre-Employment Physical
- School and camp physical
General Care
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Wound Care and Dressing Change
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
Hormones
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
Injections
- Bursa injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Injury Care
- Burn Treatment
- Splinting and temporary casting
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Metabolic
- Weight Loss Medication Consultation
Minor surgery
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Prevention
- Travel health clinic and vaccines
Respiratory
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Screening
- Blood Pressure Check and Monitoring
- STI and STD Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Mole removal
- Wart Removal
Treatments
- IV hydration for cancer patients
Virtual care
- Virtual doctor visit
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Well-woman exam
Women's health
- Pap smear
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
89 services · 87 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
19 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | Lab test | 87428 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other physician assistants in Salinas 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher P. Forest?
Christopher P. Forest is a physician assistant in Salinas, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Medical”.
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What is Christopher P. Forest's address?
Christopher P. Forest is listed at 558 Abbott St Ste A, Salinas, CA 93901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Christopher P. Forest?
The number on file is (831) 755-7880. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Christopher P. Forest's NPI number?
Christopher P. Forest's National Provider Identifier is 1285700864. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christopher P. Forest train?
Christopher P. Forest attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher P. Forest been practicing?
Christopher P. Forest has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher P. Forest perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher P. Forest the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christopher P. Forest confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher P. Forest. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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