Quick answers
- Does Neil R. Forster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neil R. Forster accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Neil R. Forster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 95 Original Medicare patients and 2,085 services for Neil R. Forster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neil R. Forster's NPI number?
- 1861755001. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Neil R. Forster, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 95 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,085 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (G6001)405 services
- Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device (77334)370 services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)357 services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)303 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)160 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)74%
- High cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis46%
- Depression24%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Neil R. Forster works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neil R. Forster at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Kalkaska Memorial Health CenterKalkaska, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231301
- Munson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalCadillac, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230081
- Munson Medical CenterTraverse City, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230097
- Paul Oliver Memorial HospitalFrankfort, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231300
Practice locations
Addresses where Neil R. Forster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1105 6th StTraverse City, MI 49684 (231) 935‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neil R. Forster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Munson Medical Center384 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in Traverse City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Traverse City, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Munson Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861755001 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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