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DEREK WALTER FORSTER MD
NPI 1104098862
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Lexington, KY

Active since April 01, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100, LEXINGTON, KY 40513(859) 323-5544(859) 257-9286 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Derek Walter Forster Md NPPES

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

DEREK WALTER FORSTER MD (NPI 1104098862) is an individual infectious disease provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (45890) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104098862
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDEREK WALTER FORSTERCredential: MD
Location Address3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100Lexington, KY 40513-1959
Mailing AddressUk Division Of Infectious Diseases, 740 S. Limestone, K512 Ky ClinicLexington, KY 40536-0284 · (859) 323-8178 · Fax (859) 323-8926
Phone(859) 323-5544
Fax(859) 257-9286
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 2024
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1104098862 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 45890
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100, Lexington, KY 40513
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health 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

Derek Walter Forster Md 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 ID7618119306
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130808000544
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

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number180067
Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40513 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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 16

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

REMINGTON KYLE JONES PA
Physician Assistant
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40513
Fayette County (859) 323-5544
STEVEN KYLE HOUGH PA-C
Physician Assistant
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40513
Fayette County (859) 323-5544
ARMAGHAN-E-REHMAN MANSOOR MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40513
Fayette County (859) 323-5544
DR. ALEXANDER O POMAKOV MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40513
Fayette County (859) 323-5544
BRITTANY MONROE LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40513
Fayette County (859) 323-5544
DORIE KOGUT APRN, DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40513
Fayette County (859) 323-5544
ASHLEY LOGAN PHARMD
Pharmacist (Infectious Diseases)
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40513
Fayette County (859) 323-5544
NATALIE BROOKE HAWKINS PA
Physician Assistant
3101 BEAUMONT CENTRE CIR STE 100
LEXINGTON, KY 40513
Fayette County (859) 323-5544

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 Derek Forster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Forster is 1104098862. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2008.

Where is Derek Forster located?

Derek Forster practices at 3101 Beaumont Centre Cir Ste 100, Lexington, KY 40513. The listed phone number is (859) 323-5544.

What is Derek Forster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Derek Forster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Forster 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 Derek Forster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter of Tennessee list Derek Forster 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 Derek Forster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Derek Forster is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Forster was last updated on December 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.