Leighton Hugh Forrester, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Largo, MD

Leighton Hugh Forrester, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Largo, Maryland. He went to University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Dimensions Healthcare Associates Inc, Capitol Cardiology Associates, Llc and his current practice location is 9701 Apollo Dr Ste 200, Largo, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 552-1200.

Leighton Hugh Forrester is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D50913) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1831240191.

Contact Information

Leighton Hugh Forrester, MD
9701 Apollo Dr Ste 200,
Largo, MD 20774-4794
(301) 552-1200
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Physician's Profile

Full NameLeighton Hugh Forrester
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience36 Years
Location9701 Apollo Dr Ste 200, Largo, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Leighton Hugh Forrester attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831240191
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/15/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810061017
  • Enrollment ID: I20080806000608

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Leighton Hugh Forrester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831240191NPI-NPPES
184691400MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease D50913 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Umd Prince George's Hospital CtrCheverly, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dimensions Healthcare Associates Inc1557269743183
Capitol Cardiology Associates, Llc600271464925

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Leighton Hugh Forrester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCapitol Cardiology Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609855733
PECOS PAC ID: 6002714649
Enrollment ID: O20031222000112
Entity NameDimensions Healthcare Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346354834
PECOS PAC ID: 1557269743
Enrollment ID: O20031226000032

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Leighton Hugh Forrester is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Leighton Hugh Forrester, MD
8116 Good Luck Rd Ste 305,
Lanham, MD 20706-3508

Ph: (301) 552-1200
Leighton Hugh Forrester, MD
9701 Apollo Dr Ste 200,
Largo, MD 20774-4794

Ph: (301) 552-1200

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