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- 1400 Front Ave, Suite 100, Lutherville, MD 21093
About Dr. Forthman
Based in Lutherville, MD, Christopher L. Forthman, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Christopher graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2000. Christopher is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 4,195 services to 2,706 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1124059779 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
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
- (410) 296-6232
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1400 FRONT AVE SUITE 100
Lutherville, MD 21093
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,195 services · 2,706 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
209 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
175 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
156 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
117 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
113 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve | Procedure | 64718 |
51 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
47 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
33 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
24 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
20 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Lutherville 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christopher L. Forthman's specialty?
Christopher L. Forthman is an orthopedic surgeon in Lutherville, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christopher L. Forthman?
Christopher L. Forthman is listed at 1400 Front Ave Suite 100, Lutherville, MD 21093. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christopher L. Forthman?
The number on file is (410) 296-6232. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher L. Forthman?
Christopher L. Forthman's National Provider Identifier is 1124059779. 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
What is Christopher L. Forthman's education?
Christopher L. Forthman attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher L. Forthman have?
Christopher L. Forthman has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher L. Forthman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher L. Forthman performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection into tendon or ligament and release of wrist ligament using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher L. Forthman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher L. Forthman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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