Dr. David Allen Forster
Thoracic Surgery in Pontiac, Michigan
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 55+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. David Allen Forster, DO, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Pontiac, Michigan. He attended and graduated from Kansas City College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Mercy Oakland, Mclaren Oakland. Dr. David Allen Forster also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including David A Forster D.o. P.c.. Dr. David Allen Forster accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (248) 858-3939 to request Dr. David Allen Forster the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
David Allen Forster |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
9638203482 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Experience
- Over 55 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. David Allen Forster attended and graduated from Kansas City College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1969.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1366465353
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. David Allen Forster
Medical Licenses
Dr. David Allen Forster has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 55 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 5101006130 | Michigan |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Pontiac, Michigan | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Pontiac, Michigan | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- David A Forster D.o. P.c.
| David A Forster D.o. P.c. | 1 |
Practice Locations
44555 Woodward Ave
Suite 307
Pontiac, MI 48341-5031
Phone: (248) 858-3939
Fax: (248) 858-3844
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, April 3, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. David Allen Forster [NPI: 1366465353]Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery