2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1700501236 AGACNP-BC
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HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in ROANOKE, Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
204
Medicare Part D claims · 109 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in ROANOKE, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 204 claims across 109 beneficiaries .

What stands out: HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC filed 204 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROANOKE, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2022

NPI 1700501236

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

204 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in ROANOKE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: AGACNP-BC. NPI: 1700501236. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding AGACNP-BC credentials at 1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA, 24014, with a listed phone of (540) 981-7000. NPI 1700501236 was issued on 10/06/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORSTER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 204 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 109 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014

Provider Details

NPI 1700501236
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials AGACNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/06/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CARILION MEDICAL CENTER
★★★☆☆ 3/5
ROANOKE, VA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 490024

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

204
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
109
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
252
Total Day Supply
4,854
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
16 (7.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 32, 75-84: 37, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
13
Rosuvastatin Calcium
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC's 204 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FORSTER.

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC's specialty?
HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in ROANOKE, Virginia. Credentials: AGACNP-BC.
How much does HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC wrote 204 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 109 beneficiaries.
Where is HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC located?
HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC is located at 1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA, 24014. Phone: (540) 981-7000.
What is HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC's NPI number?
HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700501236, issued on 10/06/2022.
Does HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC accept Medicare?
HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 204 Part D claims and 109 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC's credentials?
HOPE FORSTER, AGACNP-BC's NPI is 1700501236 with credentials AGACNP-BC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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