Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Forest, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Torrington, CT

  • NPI 1952344145
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
540 Litchfield St
Torrington, CT 067906679
(860) 496-6650
Mailing address
157 Bentley Cir
Goshen, CT 067561721

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 18, 2008
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #042697
Medicaid
MA #3137741

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952344145. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
507
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$72,034
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 288 269 $169
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 134 120 $116
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 30 27 $69
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 28 28 $199
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 27 25 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
29
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$179
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 17 17 $91
Cephalexin Generic 12 12 $88

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Forest's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Forest practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Torrington, CT.
Where does Dr. Richard Forest practice?
Dr. Richard Forest practices at 540 Litchfield St, Torrington, CT 067906679. Office phone: 8604966650.
What is Dr. Richard Forest's NPI?
Dr. Richard Forest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952344145, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Forest accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Forest accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Forest commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.