Dr. James Robert Forstner

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 51+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Robert Forstner, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Southport, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital. Dr. James Robert Forstner also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolina Comprehensive Health Network Pa. Dr. James Robert Forstner accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (910) 457-9564 to request Dr. James Robert Forstner the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4654 Long Beach Rd SE
Southport, NC 28461-8799

Phone 1: (910) 457-9564

Fax: (910) 457-6744


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Robert Forstner
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4183676083
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 51 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. James Robert Forstner attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1973.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1457312431
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 30, 2006
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Friday, August 4, 2017
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, November 5, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. James Robert Forstner

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Robert Forstner has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 51 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Carolina Comprehensive Health Network Pa


Practice Locations

4654 Long Beach Rd SE
Southport, NC 28461-8799
Phone: (910) 457-9564
Fax: (910) 457-6744
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 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, November 5, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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