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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forster, Internist in Concord Township, OH?
Dr. Scott Forster, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Concord Township, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Forster graduated from Toss University School of Medicine. 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.
Where did Dr. Forster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Toss University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Forster speak?
Dr. Forster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Forster typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Forster 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. Forster. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Electrolyte Disorder
- Fluid Balance Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E878: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Forster typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Forster may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Forster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Forster accept my insurance?
Dr. Forster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forster accept in Concord Township, OH?
Dr. Forster in Concord Township, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Forster's office located?
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 1427374990.
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. Scott Forster's specialty?
Dr. Forster is a Internist near Concord Township, OH.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Scott Forster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forster is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Scott Forster accepting new patients in Concord Township, OH?
Yes, Dr. Scott Forster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Forster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forster's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Forster?
Please contact Dr. Forster's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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