Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Forrest, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1245318302
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1425 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 945965318
(925) 295-4000
Mailing address
1800 Harrison St Fl 7
Oakland, CA 946123466

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 8, 2021
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0011X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A78118
Medicaid
CA #00A781180

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245318302. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
12
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$109
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 12 12 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Walnut Creek Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 228. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$231
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Philips North America LLC 7 $138.75
Abbott Laboratories 4 $91.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$231

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
887
Patients
350
Total drug cost
$45,242
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 105 45 $1,713
Flecainide Acetate Generic 86 29 $3,238
Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 84 34 $1,079
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 74 31 $1,399
Nitroglycerin Generic 74 42 $1,153
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 73 26 $2,150
Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) Brand 59 21 $1,560
Carvedilol Generic 57 24 $633
Furosemide Generic 51 25 $738
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 51 20 $497

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Forrest's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Forrest practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Forrest practice?
Dr. Christopher Forrest practices at 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 945965318. Office phone: 9252954000.
What is Dr. Christopher Forrest's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Forrest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245318302, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Forrest commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.