Physician Profile
Craig Forsthoefel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Forsthoefel
Craig Forsthoefel, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Bethesda, MD. Craig is a 2017 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Medicare claims data shows Craig provided 3,155 services to 2,415 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (301) 896-2578
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
Bethesda, MD 20814
1740 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
9000 Waukegan Rd Ste 200
Morton Grove, IL 60053
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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,155 services · 2,415 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
90 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
45 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views | Imaging | 72120 |
333 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
147 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
117 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
108 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
67 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
57 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
55 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72146 |
49 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic 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.
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 orthopaedic surgeons in Bethesda 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2017 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 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 Craig Forsthoefel's specialty?
Craig Forsthoefel is an orthopaedic surgeon in Bethesda, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Craig Forsthoefel?
Craig Forsthoefel is listed at 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Craig Forsthoefel?
The number on file is (301) 896-2578. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Craig Forsthoefel?
Craig Forsthoefel's National Provider Identifier is 1407387657. 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 Craig Forsthoefel's education?
Craig Forsthoefel attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Craig Forsthoefel have?
Craig Forsthoefel has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Craig Forsthoefel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Craig Forsthoefel performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and fusion of additional segment of spine; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Craig Forsthoefel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Craig Forsthoefel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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