Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Forrester, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Wilmington, NC
- NPI 1154439149
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 5 locations .
- Primary practice
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1415 Physicians Dr
Wilmington, NC 284017338
(910) 662-9500 - Additional location
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1960 S 16Th St
Wilmington, NC 284016676
(910) 343-9991 - Additional location
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5145 S College RD
Wilmington, NC 284122207
(910) 792-1144 - Additional location
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7420 Market St
Wilmington, NC 284119453
(910) 686-2525 - Additional location
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800 Jefferson St, Ste 112
Whiteville, NC 284723710
(910) 642-8164 - Mailing address
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Po Box 936857
Atlanta, GA 311936857
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Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 22, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9701355
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154439149. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,532
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$294,253
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93296 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 612 | 566 | $21 | |
G2066 |
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec | 595 | 348 | $45 | |
93298 |
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 536 | 298 | $25 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 528 | 375 | $14 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 448 | 419 | $29 | |
93288 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system | 340 | 310 | $54 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 332 | 261 | $172 | |
93297 |
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days | 222 | 187 | $25 | |
93295 |
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 165 | 146 | $36 | |
93290 |
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system | 145 | 141 | $43 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Wilmington Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician, average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 47× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,686
Transactions
62
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 40 | $576.10 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 10 | $421.13 | |
| Biosense Webster, INC. | 4 | $391.79 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 7 | $261.77 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $34.82 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,655
Patients
552
Total drug cost
$529,791
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 370 | 130 | $7,357 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 312 | 88 | $395,634 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 163 | 52 | $3,030 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 109 | 43 | $1,221 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 83 | 24 | $987 |
| Dofetilide | Generic | 80 | 23 | $23,186 |
| Diltiazem Hcl | Generic | 75 | 23 | $1,529 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 75 | 30 | $437 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 73 | 29 | $805 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 66 | 22 | $88,169 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Forrester's medical specialty?
Dr. James Forrester practices Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. James Forrester practice?
Dr. James Forrester practices at 1415 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 284017338. Office phone: 9106629500.
What is Dr. James Forrester's NPI?
Dr. James Forrester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154439149, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Forrester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Forrester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Forrester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (HCPCS 93296); Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec (HCPCS G2066); Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (HCPCS 93298). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.