Quick answers
- Where does Peter L. Forster see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Francisco, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Peter L. Forster's specialty?
- Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
- Does Peter L. Forster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Peter L. Forster accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Peter L. Forster offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Peter L. Forster offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Peter L. Forster?
- (415) 476-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Peter L. Forster's NPI number?
- 1609975309. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Peter L. Forster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 400 Parnassus Ave, McB300San Francisco, CA 94143 (415) 476‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Peter L. Forster as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University of California San Francisco1,839 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in San Francisco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609975309 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians