Dr. Christopher J Forrest
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in San Francisco, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 29+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher J Forrest, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in San Francisco, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kaiser Foundation Hospital Oakland/richmond, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek, Kaiser Foundation Hospital And Rehab Center. Dr. Christopher J Forrest also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Permanente Medical Group Inc. Dr. Christopher J Forrest accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 833-2000 to request Dr. Christopher J Forrest the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christopher J Forrest |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0143406728 |
| 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 29 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. Christopher J Forrest attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1995.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1245318302
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, November 2, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
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 not 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 not 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. Christopher J Forrest
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher J Forrest has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 29 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
click for detail Interventional Cardiology 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.
| A78118 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Oakland, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| San Francisco, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Walnut Creek, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Vallejo, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Permanente Medical Group Inc
| Permanente Medical Group Inc | 7551 |
Practice Locations
2200 Ofarrell St
San Francisco, CA 94115-3357
Phone: (415) 833-2000
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
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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