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Dr. Peter Forsyth, MD

Tampa, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Forsyth, Neurologist in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Peter Forsyth, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Forsyth completed his residency at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Forsyth is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forsyth’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forsyth’s office at (813) 449-8618.

    Where did Dr. Forsyth go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: NEURO-ONCOLOGY, MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER, ROCHESTER, MN | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Neuro-oncology

    • Residency: Mayo Clinic | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    Is Dr. Forsyth board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Forsyth, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Forsyth speak?

    Dr. Forsyth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Forsyth treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Forsyth diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Forsyth. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
    • Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Tumor Affecting Multiple Areas
    • Frontal Lobe Cancer
    • Brain Cancer
    • Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
    • Temporal Lobe Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor
    • Widespread Brain Cancer
    • Multifocal Brain Tumor
    • Diffuse Brain Neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
    • C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
    • C713: Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobe
    • C718: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain
    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Brain Tumor
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

    Also known as:

    • Meninges Disorder
    • Meningeal Disease
    • Disorder of Brain/Spinal Cord Coverings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G96198: Other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Forsyth perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Forsyth performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Forsyth. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Ventricular Puncture
    • Brain fluid drainage
    • Ventricular tap
    • Cerebral ventricle access

    CPT Codes:

    • 61020: Ventricular puncture through previous burr hole, fontanelle, suture, or implanted ventricular catheter/reservoir; without injection

    Also known as:

    • Shunt Puncture for Fluid or Medicine
    • Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
    • Shunt aspiration
    • Shunt injection
    • Reservoir tap
    • Ventricular shunt access
    • CSF Shunt Adjustment
    • Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
    • Brain Shunt Reprogramming

    CPT Codes:

    • 61070: Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection procedure
    • 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt

    Does Dr. Forsyth accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forsyth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 449-8618 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Forsyth accept in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Forsyth in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • ZF TRW

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    Where is Dr. Forsyth's office located?

    Dr. Peter Forsyth's Primary Practice

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr

    Tampa, FL 33612

    (813) 449-8618

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    Dr. Peter Forsyth's Practice 2

    10901 McKinley Dr

    Tampa, FL 33612

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    Dr. Peter Forsyth's Practice 3

    1499 E Venice Ave Unit A

    Venice, FL 34292

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    What is Dr. Forsyth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Forsyth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841582285.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forsyth?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forsyth

    What is Dr. Peter Forsyth's specialty?

    Dr. Forsyth is a Neurologist near Tampa, FL.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Peter Forsyth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Forsyth is affiliated with Hunterdon Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Peter Forsyth accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Forsyth is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Forsyth offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Forsyth's office at (813) 449-8618 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Forsyth?

    Please contact Dr. Forsyth's office at (813) 449-8618 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Forsyth have?

    Dr. Peter Forsyth is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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