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Dr. Gary L Forster, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Edmonds, WA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1932178621

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Gary L Forster
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 7320 216th St Sw, Edmonds, WA, 98026
Phone (425) 673-3900
Fax (425) 673-3910
Enumeration date Mar 15, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD00018042 (WA) Primary
MD — Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Gary Forster practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Edmonds, WA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Gary Forster?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Gary Forster is 1932178621, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.