Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Daniel Forrest, D.O.

Name: Federal CMS public records for Dr. Daniel Forrest (NPI 1831107754)
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Body Imaging Physician · Cocoa Beach, FL

Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types

701 W COCOA BEACH CSWY, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

3217997111

In practice since 2006 (19 years)

NPI: 1831107754 verify on NPPES ↗

High

DATA COVERAGE

Data in 3 of 4 federal sources

Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality

Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Forrest from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →

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What this data tells you about Dr. Forrest

Dr. Daniel Forrest is a body imaging physician in Cocoa Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Forrest performed 9,295 Medicare services across 3,483 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Forrest is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 32% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗

9,295

Medicare services

Top 32% in FL for body imaging physician

3,483

Unique beneficiaries

$14

Avg. Medicare payment

Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →

~489 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure	Volume	Avg. paid	Avg. submitted
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate)	3,790	$0	$1
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)	1,895	$0	$1
Chest X-ray, 1 view	546	$7	$31
Chest X-ray, 2 views	250	$23	$66
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast	241	$31	$139
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views	200	$24	$67
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views	176	$30	$88
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	176	$28	$91
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast	147	$67	$308
Knee X-ray, 3 views	108	$29	$81
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	99	$65	$289
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	95	$16	$81
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	91	$23	$68
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	90	$28	$79
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	84	$24	$73
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast	74	$68	$315
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast	63	$35	$168
Foot X-ray, 3+ views	63	$24	$67
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	52	$20	$88
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	50	$145	$413
Ct scan of chest with contrast	44	$40	$206
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast	44	$142	$392
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast	43	$64	$291
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	43	$29	$78
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast	42	$67	$288
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	40	$153	$414
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	40	$21	$59
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast	38	$75	$366
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	37	$29	$80
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	29	$78	$380
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast	27	$33	$162
Mri scan of brain without contrast	25	$57	$247
X-ray of middle spine, 3 views	25	$28	$77
Bone density scan (DEXA)	24	$10	$38
3d radiographic procedure	23	$7	$51
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	23	$20	$108
CT scan of chest, without contrast	22	$91	$271
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	22	$25	$73
3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing	22	$28	$116
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	21	$22	$62
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast	20	$178	$250
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast	18	$130	$388
Ct scan of leg without contrast	18	$37	$176
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	18	$27	$133
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast	17	$56	$229
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus	17	$20	$112
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium	17	$19	$95
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	17	$41	$117
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening	16	$52	$170
Mri scan of leg without contrast	16	$55	$237
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	16	$24	$73
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	16	$75	$329
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen	16	$82	$230
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	14	$88	$384
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue	14	$59	$219
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	14	$48	$217
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes	14	$10	$106
Ct scan of face without contrast	13	$32	$167
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast	12	$88	$389
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	12	$48	$121
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	12	$7	$32
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	11	$21	$52
X-ray of foot, 2 views	11	$18	$56
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	11	$57	$228
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	11	$31	$146

How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

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Geographic Context

Body Imaging Physicians within 10 mi

Per 100K population

1.5

County median income

$75,817

Nearest hospital

CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry	✓ NPPES	Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment	✓ PECOS	Monthly updates
Practice Data	✓ Medicare Util.	Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments	— No payments	N/A
Disciplinary History	— Not public	N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Forrest is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Forrest experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?

Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Forrest performed 3,790 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.

How do Dr. Forrest's costs compare to other body imaging physicians in Cocoa Beach?

Dr. Forrest's average Medicare payment per service is $14. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.

What does Data Coverage mean?

Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Forrest) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →

Is this data up to date?

Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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