DR. RICHARD K FORSTER MD
NPI 1013950633
Ophthalmology in Miami, FL

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
81.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
900 NW 17TH AVE, BOX 016960 M851, MIAMI, FL 33101(305) 326-6031(305) 243-8470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Richard K Forster Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD K FORSTER MD (NPI 1013950633) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME13246) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013950633
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD K FORSTERCredential: MD
Location Address900 NW 17TH AVE, BOX 016960 M851Miami, FL 33101-6960
Mailing Address900 Nw 17th Ave, Box 016960 M851Miami, FL 33101-6960 · (305) 326-6031 · Fax (305) 243-8470
Fax(305) 243-8470
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2014
NPI 1013950633 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in FL · ME13246
Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

900 NW 17TH AVE, Miami, FL 33101

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0369730-00FL
Medicare UPIND65878FL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified90212FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard K Forster Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33101 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
$141.56 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $35.39 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.86 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $18.96 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.45
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.59

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.

Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33101
Optometrist
900 NW 17TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33101
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH AVE, BOX 016960 M851
MIAMI, FL 33101
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH AVE, BOX 016960 M851
MIAMI, FL 33101
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH AVE, BOX 016960 M851
MIAMI, FL 33101
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33101
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH AVE, M851
MIAMI, FL 33101
Ophthalmology
900 NW 17TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33101

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 Richard Forster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Forster is 1013950633. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is Richard Forster located?

Richard Forster practices at 900 NW 17th Ave Box 016960 M851, Miami, FL 33101. The listed phone number is (305) 326-6031.

What is Richard Forster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Richard Forster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Forster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Forster was last updated on September 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.