Dr. Robert Forster
Hand Surgery in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Robert Forster, MD, is a Hand Surgery specialist in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. He attended and graduated from Umdnj-New Jersey Medical School in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Hand Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Martin Medical Center, St Lucie Medical Center. Dr. Robert Forster also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mark J Powers Md Pa Florida Orthopaedic Specialists. Dr. Robert Forster accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (772) 335-4770 to request Dr. Robert Forster the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Robert Forster |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8224165931 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Hand Surgery (primary specialty)
- Orthopedic Surgery
Experience
- Over 34 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Robert Forster attended and graduated from Umdnj-New Jersey Medical School in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1770554784
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, January 28, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, January 27, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Robert Forster
Medical Licenses
Dr. Robert Forster has been primarily specialized in Hand Surgery for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
click for detail Hand Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
| ME 73783 | Florida |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| ME 73783 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Stuart, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Port Saint Lucie, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Mark J Powers Md Pa Florida Orthopaedic Specialists
| Mark J Powers Md Pa Florida Orthopaedic Specialists | 13 |
Practice Locations
9077 S Federal Hwy
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952-3405
Phone: (772) 335-4770
Fax: (772) 335-4133
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, January 27, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Robert Forster [NPI: 1770554784]Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery