Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Craig Forsthoefel, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Bethesda, MD
- NPI 1407387657
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 74.4 / 100 · 2023
- 9 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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8600 Old Georgetown RD
Bethesda, MD 208141422
(301) 896-2578 - Additional location
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1740 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 606127232
(866) 600-2273 - Additional location
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9000 Waukegan RD Ste 200
Morton Grove, IL 600532127
(847) 375-3000 - Mailing address
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900 Rand RD Ste 300
Des Plaines, IL 600162359
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 18, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036-162783
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407387657. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,146
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$105,121
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 128 | 101 | $93 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 125 | 103 | $132 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 116 | 25 | $1 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 115 | 29 | $87 | |
72120 |
X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views | 87 | 87 | $42 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 68 | 68 | $119 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 35 | 35 | $175 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 33 | 18 | $51 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 32 | 32 | $134 | |
72070 |
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | 31 | 25 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Bethesda Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$981
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 3 | $328.70 | |
| Alphatec Spine, INC | 4 | $221.13 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $144.98 | |
| Zavation Medical Products, LLC | 1 | $121.65 | |
| Clariance, INC. | 1 | $80.26 | |
| Si-Bone, INC. | 1 | $67.52 | |
| Orthofix Medical, INC. | 1 | $16.68 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
266
Patients
191
Total drug cost
$2,030
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 96 | 70 | $586 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 83 | 72 | $845 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 46 | 26 | $370 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 27 | 23 | $164 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $65 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Craig Forsthoefel's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Forsthoefel practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Bethesda, MD.
Where does Dr. Craig Forsthoefel practice?
Dr. Craig Forsthoefel practices at 8600 Old Georgetown RD, Bethesda, MD 208141422. Office phone: 3018962578.
What is Dr. Craig Forsthoefel's NPI?
Dr. Craig Forsthoefel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407387657, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Forsthoefel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Forsthoefel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Forsthoefel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.