Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Forester, DO
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Baton Rouge, LA
- NPI 1417578931
- Accepts Medicare
- 6 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708084375
(225) 765-4050
fax (225) 765-4046 - Additional location
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6300 Main St
Zachary, LA 707914037 - Additional location
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7777 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708084300
(225) 765-1592 - Additional location
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8585 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 708093748
(225) 763-4000 - Mailing address
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5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708166038
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Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2020 — 6 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 9, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2020 — 6 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #336433
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417578931. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
154
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$15,569
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 67 | 35 | $75 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 36 | 22 | $114 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 33 | 33 | $107 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 18 | 18 | $159 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 22 peers in this city , average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$35
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 1 | $18.97 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $16.29 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
47
Patients
24
Total drug cost
$497
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 19 | 13 | $226 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 16 | 11 | $144 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 12 | 0 | $127 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Forester's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Forester practices Hospitalist Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Forester practice?
Dr. Christopher Forester practices at 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708084375. Office phone: 2257654050.
What is Dr. Christopher Forester's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Forester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417578931, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Forester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Forester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Forester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.