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DR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT FORREST MD, FRCSC, FACS, FRA
NPI 1669209649
Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck in Durham, NC

Active since September 16, 2024PECOS Enrolled
DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER DUKE UNIVERSITY, DURHAM, NC 27710(416) 558-6894 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Sep 16, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Christopher Robert Forrest Md, Frcsc, Facs, Fra NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT FORREST MD, FRCSC, FACS, FRA (NPI 1669209649) is an individual plastic surgery within the head and neck provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (PENDING) and active in the NPI registry since September 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669209649
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2082S0099X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT FORRESTCredential: MD, FRCSC, FACS, FRA
Location AddressDUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER DUKE UNIVERSITYDurham, NC 27710-0001
Mailing AddressDuke University Medical Center Duke UniversityDurham, NC 27710-0001 · (416) 558-6894
Phone(416) 558-6894
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1669209649 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic Surgery · Plastic Surgery Within the Head and NeckAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2082S0099X
License✔ Licensed in NC · PENDING
Definition
A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER DUKE UNIVERSITY, 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.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Robert Forrest Md, Frcsc, Facs, Fra 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.

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 1669209649. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2024.

Where is Christopher Forrest located?

Christopher Forrest practices at Duke University Medical Center Duke University, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (416) 558-6894.

What is Christopher Forrest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery, specializing in Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, with taxonomy code 2082S0099X.

Is Christopher Forrest enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Christopher Forrest accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Christopher Forrest 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Forrest was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.