Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Forster, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Dayton, OH

  • NPI 1518962141
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 24.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3205 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 454201143
(937) 298-4417
fax (937) 298-8260
Mailing address
6480 Harrison Ave Ste 201
Cincinnati, OH 452477961

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 9, 2023
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35.056350
Medicaid
OH #0712821

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518962141. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,293
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$210,408
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 1,088 20 $9
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 274 190 $40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 195 158 $87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 181 150 $122
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 97 61 $72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 95 81 $43
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 77 39 $0
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 70 67 $1,254
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 54 54 $156
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 45 43 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
313
Patients
223
Total drug cost
$7,662
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 114 92 $369
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 96 84 $526
Cephalexin Generic 61 33 $220
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 14 0 $18
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 14 14 $6,493
Meloxicam Generic 14 0 $36

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Forster's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Forster practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Dayton, OH.
Where does Dr. Richard Forster practice?
Dr. Richard Forster practices at 3205 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 454201143. Office phone: 9372984417.
What is Dr. Richard Forster's NPI?
Dr. Richard Forster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518962141, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Forster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Forster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Forster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.