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DR. PETER L FORSTER M.D.
NPI 1609975309
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Francisco, CA

Active since September 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
211 GOUGH ST, SUITE 211, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102(415) 551-0520(415) 551-0524 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Peter L Forster M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PETER L FORSTER M.D. (NPI 1609975309) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (G058999) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609975309
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. PETER L FORSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address211 GOUGH ST, SUITE 211San Francisco, CA 94102-5946
Mailing Address548 Market St 18351San Francisco, CA 94104-5401 · (415) 551-0520 · Fax (415) 551-0524
Phone(415) 551-0520
Fax(415) 551-0524
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2015
✔ NPI 1609975309 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G058999
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
211 GOUGH ST, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Other Identifiers 2

Other3739922CA · Medi-cal Provider Id
Medicare UPINE37912CA

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

Dr. Peter L Forster M.d. 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 ID4789775131
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070814000562
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
21 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94102 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
$202.35 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

74.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability76
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.68

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

AMY HANKS, MS, LAC
Clinic/Center
211 GOUGH ST, 204-205
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
San Francisco County (415) 846-4643
GATEWAY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
211 GOUGH ST, SUITE 211
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
San Francisco County (415) 551-0520
KELSEY SCHRAUFNAGEL PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
211 GOUGH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
San Francisco County (415) 551-0520
JUAN CARLOS COLLINS L.AC.
Acupuncturist
211 GOUGH ST, SUITE 204-205
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
San Francisco County (415) 641-1939
EDEN WHITLEY
Counselor (Mental Health)
211 GOUGH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
San Francisco County (415) 890-5245
DR. JENNIFER ARWEN CUMMINGS M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
211 GOUGH ST, SUITE 103
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
San Francisco County (415) 760-6950
MARK MAXWELL KELLER MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
211 GOUGH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
San Francisco County (415) 894-5759
DR. STEVEN G. KOHLSTROM PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
211 GOUGH ST, SUITE 103
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
San Francisco County (415) 336-2638

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 Peter Forster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Forster is 1609975309. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Where is Peter Forster located?

Peter Forster practices at 211 Gough St Suite 211, San Francisco, CA 94102. The listed phone number is (415) 551-0520.

What is Peter Forster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Peter Forster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Forster was last updated on October 19, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.