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MICHAEL TCHEUPDJIAN FORRESTER MD, PHD
NPI 1013238252
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Durham, NC

Active since June 22, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 681-1300(919) 613-6984 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Michael Tcheupdjian Forrester Md, Phd NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHAEL TCHEUPDJIAN FORRESTER MD, PHD (NPI 1013238252) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2020-01511) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Duke University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013238252
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL TCHEUPDJIAN FORRESTERCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address40 DUKE MEDICINE CIRDurham, NC 27710-4000
Mailing AddressMassachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.Boston, MA 02114 · (617) 726-2865
Phone(919) 681-1300
Fax(919) 613-6984
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1013238252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2020-01511
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License L-244271 (MA)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, Durham, NC 27710
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Tcheupdjian Forrester Md, Phd is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7214250414
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250604000028
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARY E KLOTMAN MD
Internal Medicine
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
JONATHAN PAUL PICCINI SR. M.D., M.H.S.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
AMY TENDLER PA
Physician Assistant
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-5057
DR. LINDSAY KING M.D.
Internal Medicine
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-7685
MRS. MEGHAN AMY WARD M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, CLINIC 1I
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-3451
RAGHUBINDER S GILL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DUKE CLINIC 2H
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-2661
ETHAN YICHEN SONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 681-7139
EMMANUEL EMOVON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (843) 697-9280

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Forrester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Forrester is 1013238252. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2010.

Where is Michael Forrester located?

Michael Forrester practices at 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 681-1300.

What is Michael Forrester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Michael Forrester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Forrester is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Michael Forrester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Michael Forrester as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Michael Forrester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Forrester is affiliated with Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Forrester was last updated on May 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.