Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Forthman, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lutherville, MD

  • NPI 1124059779
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1400 Front Ave, Suite 100
Lutherville, MD 210935300
(410) 296-6232
fax (410) 821-5943

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 12, 2023
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D0062609

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124059779. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,486
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$554,626
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,677 428 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 527 428 $94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 310 288 $133
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 243 243 $119
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 210 142 $23
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 209 177 $72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 200 200 $175
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope 187 135 $471
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 160 143 $59
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 135 109 $57

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Lutherville Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$111
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $42.20
Endo USA, INC. 1 $27.29
Stryker Corporation 1 $21.14
Biocomposites INC 1 $20.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$111

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
58
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$281
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 18 12 $33
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 14 13 $175
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 14 $57
Hydroxyzine Pamoate Generic 12 11 $15

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Forthman's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Forthman practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Lutherville, MD.
Where does Dr. Christopher Forthman practice?
Dr. Christopher Forthman practices at 1400 Front Ave, Lutherville, MD 210935300. Office phone: 4102966232.
What is Dr. Christopher Forthman's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Forthman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124059779, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Forthman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Forthman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Forthman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.