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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forster, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Derek Forster, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Forster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forster’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forster’s office at (859) 323-5544.
Is Dr. Forster board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Derek Forster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Forster speak?
Dr. Forster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Which conditions does Dr. Forster treat as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, conditions treated by Dr. Derek Forster may include:
Please contact Dr. Forster's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Which procedures does Dr. Forster perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Derek Forster may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Forster's office.
Does Dr. Forster accept my insurance?
Dr. Forster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-5544 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forster accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Forster in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
State of Tennessee
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Forster's office located?
Dr. Derek Forster's Primary Practice
3101 Beaumont Centre Cir Ste 100
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 323-5544
Dr. Derek Forster's Practice 3
UK Division Of Infectious Diseases 740 S. Limestone K512 Clinic
Lexington, KY 40536
What is Dr. Forster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104098862.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forster
What is Dr. Derek Forster's specialty?
Dr. Forster is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lexington, KY.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Forster to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Derek Forster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forster is affiliated with Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Richmond, Pikeville Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Derek Forster accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Derek Forster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Forster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forster's office at (859) 323-5544 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Forster?
Please contact Dr. Forster's office at (859) 323-5544 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Forster have?
Dr. Derek Forster is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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