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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forster, Gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Erin Forster, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. Dr. Forster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forster’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forster’s office at (207) 973-4266.
What languages does Dr. Forster speak?
Dr. Forster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Forster treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease with Fistula
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Fistulas
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease with Abnormal Connection', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Fistula', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Fistula
- Crohn's Colitis with Complications', 'Complicated Large Bowel Crohn's
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
- K50813: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with fistula
- K50119: Crohn's disease of large intestine with unspecified complications
- K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Colitis
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
- K51919: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with unspecified complications
What procedures does Dr. Forster perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Forster 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Balloon Dilation
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
- Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Dilation
- Colon Dilation during Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Colon
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45386: Colonoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation
Also known as:
- ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
- ERCP with Stent Placement
- ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
- ERCP with Sphincterotomy
- ERCP with Bile Duct Dilation
- ERCP with Tumor Removal
- Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
- Biliary stent removal and replacement
- Pancreatic duct stent exchange
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
- Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Bile Duct Stent Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
- ERCP Stone Removal
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Bile duct scope
- Pancreatic duct scope
- Papillotomy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Dilation
- Bile Duct Widening via ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Balloon Dilation
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Ablation
- Bile Duct Tumor Removal ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Lesion Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged
- 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
- 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
- 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
- 43277: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with trans-endoscopic balloon dilation of biliary/pancreatic duct(s) or of ampulla (sphincteroplasty), including sphincterotomy, when performed, each duct
- 43278: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s), including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed
Also known as:
- ERCP with Gallstone Removal
- ERCP
- Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
- Biliary Duct Stone Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- ERCP with Biopsy
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Endoscopy of Small Intestinal Pouch
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Biopsy
- Bile Duct Biopsy (ERCP)
- Pancreatic Duct Biopsy (ERCP)
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
- Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound
- EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- Small Bowel Pouch Endoscopy
- Kock Pouch Evaluation
- Ileal Reservoir Endoscopy
- Pouchoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43261: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
- 43237: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 44385: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Endoscopy and Biopsy of Small Intestine Pouch
- Kock pouch endoscopy
- Ileal reservoir evaluation
- Small bowel pouch biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 44386: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Ileoscopy with Biopsy through Stoma
- Stoma Ileoscopy
- Small Bowel Scope with Biopsy
- Ileal Pouch Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 44382: Ileoscopy, through stoma; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
- EGD for Foreign Body
- Gastroscopy for Object Removal
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body
CPT Codes:
- 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound and Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
- Transoral EUS-FNA
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43242: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)
Also known as:
- Endoscopic Tube Placement into Bile or Pancreatic Duct
- ERCP Cannulation
- Bile Duct Cannulation
- Pancreatic Duct Access (Endoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 43273: Endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile duct(s) (List separately in addition to code(s) for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper GI Scope with Stent Placement
- EGD with Stent
- Esophageal Stent Placement
- Stomach Stent Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 43266: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
- EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
- Esophageal ultrasound
- Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
- Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- EGD with EUS-FNA
- Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
- Esophageal/Stomach Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43238: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s), (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures)
Also known as:
- Sigmoidoscopy with Stent Placement
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Stent
- Lower Colon Stent Insertion
- Rectal Stent Placement
CPT Codes:
- 45347: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy Through Stoma with Biopsy
- Stoma Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Ostomy Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colostomy Colonoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 44389: Colonoscopy through stoma; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Foreign Body Removal
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Removal
- Rectum Scope Foreign Body Removal
- Flexible Scope for Object Removal
CPT Codes:
- 45332: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of foreign body(s)
Does Dr. Forster accept my insurance?
Dr. Forster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-4266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forster accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Forster in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Marine Engineers Benefits Association
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1972894376.
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. Erin Forster's specialty?
Dr. Forster is a Gastroenterologist near Charleston, SC. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Forster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erin Forster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forster is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Providence Orthopedic Hospital 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
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Is Erin Forster accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Erin Forster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erin Forster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forster's office at (207) 973-4266 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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