Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Forster
David John Forster, MD practices ophthalmology in Falls Church, VA. David is a 1985 graduate of State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows David provided 1,326 services to 1,254 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (703) 534-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6231 LEESBURG PIKE SUITE 608
Falls Church, VA 22044
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,326 services · 1,254 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
25 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
804 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
273 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
78 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
56 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
29 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
32 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
29 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 ophthalmology specialists in Falls Church 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Forster's specialty?
Dr. Forster is an ophthalmology in Falls Church, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Forster?
Dr. Forster is listed at 6231 LEESBURG PIKE SUITE 608, Falls Church, VA 22044. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Forster?
The number on file is (703) 534-3900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Forster?
Dr. Forster's National Provider Identifier is 1629054945. 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 Dr. Forster's medical education?
Dr. Forster attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Forster have?
Dr. Forster has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Forster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Forster performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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