MOLLY FORSTER MD
NPI 1912494956
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in New York, NY

Active since April 16, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
550 1ST AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 263-5506 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2024, Apr 16, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Molly Forster Md NPPES

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

MOLLY FORSTER MD (NPI 1912494956) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (302809) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bellevue Hospital Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912494956
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameMOLLY FORSTERCredential: MD
Location Address550 1ST AVENew York, NY 10016-6402
Mailing Address240 W End AveNew York, NY 10023-0135
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2024
NPI 1912494956 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in NY · 302809
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
550 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Molly 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 ID3971841446
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240814000187
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 8

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.

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
Albuterol is a medication used to treat breathing problems. It is administered as an inhalation solution through a device called DME (Durable Medical Equipment). The solution is FDA-approved and non-compounded. Each unit dose contains 1 mg of the medicine.
69 services23 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
36 services17 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
31 services31 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
31 services31 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
28 services28 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Bellevue Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number330204
Location462 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330214
Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10016 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

Internal Medicine
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Allergy & Immunology
550 1ST AVE, NBV 16N30, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Surgery
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

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 Molly Forster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Molly Forster is 1912494956. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2018.

Where is Molly Forster located?

Molly Forster practices at 550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 263-5506.

What is Molly Forster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Molly Forster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Molly 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.

Is Molly Forster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Molly Forster is affiliated with Bellevue Hospital Center and Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Molly Forster was last updated on September 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.