Forster Chhean, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Santa Monica, CA

Forster Chhean, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Santa Monica, California. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc and his current practice location is 1250 16th St, Suite A454, Santa Monica, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 319-4698.

Forster Chhean is licensed to practice in California (license number A135354) 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 1295092708.

Contact Information

Forster Chhean, MD
1250 16th St, Suite A454,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249
(310) 319-4698
(410) 550-0491



Physician's Profile

Full NameForster Chhean
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience12 Years
Location1250 16th St, Santa Monica, California
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:
  • Forster Chhean attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295092708
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/20/2012
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335398452
  • Enrollment ID: I20210917000062

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Forster Chhean such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295092708NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist A135354 (California)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine A135354 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medstar Union Memorial HospitalBaltimore, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc05474138251776

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Entity NameMedstar Medical Group Ii Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184046187
PECOS PAC ID: 0547413825
Enrollment ID: O20130117000347

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Forster Chhean, MD
5767 W Century Blvd, Suite 400,
Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

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Forster Chhean, MD
1250 16th St, Suite A454,
Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249

Ph: (310) 319-4698

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Hospitalist Doctors in Santa Monica, CA

Christine Sun,
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1250 16th St # C2304, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-319-4698    Fax: 310-319-4908
Alanna Chau,
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1250 16th Street, 2304 Central Wing, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-319-4698    Fax: 310-219-4908
Dr. Sarah Mun Yee Chan, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1250 16th St # C2304, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-319-4698    
Dr. Josh Faguet, M.D., PH.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Dr. Eyong John Ly, MD
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Dr. Rahul Vasavada, M.D.
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Shreeti Patel, MD
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Practice Location: 1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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