DR. BENJAMIN MICHAEL FORSTER D.O.
NPI 1528440088
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in El Paso, TX
NPI Status: Active since June 22, 2015
Contact Information
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
EL PASO, TX
ZIP 79906
Phone: (915) 742-9116
Fax: (915) 569-0721
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About BENJAMIN FORSTER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Forster, an internist established in El Paso, Texas with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528440088 assigned on June 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 1584 (NE). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1528440088
- Provider Name
- DR. BENJAMIN MICHAEL FORSTER D.O.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST EL PASO, TX 79906
- Location Phone
- (915) 742-9116
- Location Fax
- (915) 569-0721
- Mailing Address
- 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906
- Mailing Phone
- (915) 742-9116
- Mailing Fax
- (915) 569-0721
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-22-2015
- Last Update Date
- 03-09-2022
- Code Navigator
An internist like Benjamin Forster is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Nephrology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RN0300X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 1584
- License State
- NE
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 1584 (NE) |
| 2 | 390200000X | Student, Health Care | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Benjamin Forster is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 79906 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $126.4
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.84
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.88
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.6
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.71
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.72
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $97.05
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.52
- Maximum Established Patient Price $136.11
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.26
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.02
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 5 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 4 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 62 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 62 = 8 | 8 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1528440088 is valid because the calculated check digit 8 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1396212247 | JINSUNG YOON DPM Individual | Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery) | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-2273 |
| 1144976762 | SONIA HAU ATC Individual | Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer) | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST EL PASO, TX 79906 (915) 742-2273 |
| 1174173355 | OLABOWALE OLAIGBE Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health) | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST EL PASO, TX 79906 (915) 742-1843 |
| 1235349846 | BRANDI SHA MCLEOD M.D. Individual | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-9181 |
| 1285033290 | STERLING MCKISSACK M.D. Individual | Dermatology | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-9273 |
| 1437655818 | DR. ROBERT NIXON III DO Individual | Internal Medicine | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 569-4348 |
| 1699320507 | ZACHARY ROBBINS DPT Individual | Physical Therapist | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST EL PASO, TX 79906 (909) 377-6430 |
| 1780989095 | ELIZABETH HOLSHOUSER Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST EL PASO, TX 79906 (915) 742-5480 |
| 1831355619 | ERIC WANG CRNA, DNP Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST EL PASO, TX 79906 (915) 742-6898 |
| 1174534507 | LILIA DURUSSEL M.D. Individual | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-9777 |
| 1326781188 | JENNY MICHEL Individual | Dental Hygienist | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (908) 569-1719 |
| 1356715965 | CELESTE CHRISTINE CARE PA-C, RD Individual | Physician Assistant | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-2273 |
| 1386388171 | ANDRAE GARY BARRETT PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 569-3213 |
| 1598406506 | RACHEL SEGUIN RD, LD Individual | Dietitian, Registered | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 920-6006 |
| 1609222777 | VERONICA SWIFT DNP, FNP-BC Individual | Military Health Care Provider | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST EL PASO, TX 79906 (915) 742-2273 |
| 1174261234 | CASSIDY L BURGER DO Individual | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-0576 |
| 1245979392 | LOGAN A MORIN DO Individual | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-0576 |
| 1265171029 | MICHAEL SALLOUM DO Individual | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-0399 |
| 1285373043 | ZAR KOTLARSIC DO Individual | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-0399 |
| 1396484150 | VIVIAN YIM MD Individual | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST FORT BLISS, TX 79906 (915) 742-0399 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528440088, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on June 22, 2015
The provider is located at 18511 Highlander Medics St El Paso, Tx 79906 and the phone number is (915) 742-9116
The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X with a focus in Nephrology
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $126.4 with an average copayment of $31.6 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $97.05 and an average copayment of 24.26. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
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