Dr. Richard W. Forster
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 41 years
- Graduation year: 1980
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1518962141
Dr. Richard W. Forster MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
He is located at 3205 Woodman Drive in Dayton, OH 45420. Can help patients with the following: ACL Tear, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteomyelitis, Scoliosis, Separated Shoulder. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518962141. Appointment can be made via the phone number (937) 298-4417. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard Wayne Forster, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard W. Forster.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard W. Forster
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard W. Forster as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 8500 for HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 5000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 5500 for HSA | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc.
Network data as of Nov 9, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Complete 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Bronze Complete+Dental 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite+Dental 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Gold Complete 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx | HMO · Gold | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Gold Complete+Dental 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx | HMO · Gold | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx | HMO · Gold | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite+Dental 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx | HMO · Gold | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Silver Complete 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx | HMO · Silver | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Silver Complete+Dental 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care, $0 Core Rx | HMO · Silver | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx | HMO · Silver | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite+Dental 4 $0 Tier-1 PCP Visits, $0 Antidote 24/7 Virtual PCP/Urg/Chronic Care/Referred Labs, $0 Advanced Rx | HMO · Silver | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
| Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Tierone | Not accepting new patients |
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard W. Forster is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard W. Forster is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Ltd
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Zimmer Biomet | $134 |
| Stryker | $35 |
| Cadence Pharmaceuticals | $17 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $198 |
Studies
Graduated in 1980
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Richard Wayne Forster have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard Wayne Forster is affiliated with Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton.
What conditions does Dr. Richard Wayne Forster treat?
Dr. Richard Wayne Forster provides treatment for ACL Tear, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteomyelitis, Scoliosis, Separated Shoulder. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Richard Wayne Forster accept patients with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wayne Forster is listed in-network for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Richard Wayne Forster affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard Wayne Forster is affiliated with MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard Wayne Forster?
Dr. Richard Wayne Forster's office is located at 3205 Woodman Drive in Dayton, OH 45420.