CHRISTOPHER J. FORREST MD
NPI 1245318302
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Walnut Creek, CA

Active since November 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1425 S MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596(925) 295-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Christopher J. Forrest Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER J. FORREST MD (NPI 1245318302) is an individual interventional cardiology provider in Walnut Creek, California, licensed in California (A78118) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245318302
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0011X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER J. FORRESTCredential: MD
Location Address1425 S MAIN STWalnut Creek, CA 94596-5318
Mailing Address1800 Harrison St Fl 7Oakland, CA 94612-3466 · (510) 625-6262
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 2021
NPI 1245318302 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0011X
License Licensed in CA · A78118
Definition
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
1425 S MAIN ST, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A781180CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher J. Forrest 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
19 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94596 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

Emergency Medicine
1425 S MAIN ST, EMERGENCY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Hospitalist
1425 S MAIN ST, KAISER PERMANENTE WALNUT CREEK ATTN: HBS DEPT
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
General Acute Care Hospital
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Social Worker (Clinical)
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

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 Christopher Forrest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Forrest is 1245318302. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2006.

Where is Christopher Forrest located?

Christopher Forrest practices at 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The listed phone number is (925) 295-4000.

What is Christopher Forrest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Is Christopher Forrest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Forrest is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Forrest was last updated on December 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.