Dr. David Forrester, M.D.
Contact & Location
719-632-7669
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Dr. Forrester performs more knee replacement procedures than 33% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #79 of 118 ranked knee surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Forrester
Practice. Dr. David Forrester is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 28 knee replacements and 24 hip replacements, 52 procedures in all. That is #79 in Colorado for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Forrester first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 28 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Colorado Springs has 19 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 52 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Forrester Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Forrester
How does Dr. Forrester's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Forrester has performed 52 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Colorado average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Forrester ranks #80 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Forrester perform?
Dr. Forrester's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Forrester in Colorado Springs?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado Springs in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Colorado surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Forrester represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Forrester's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 220 procedures against the 52 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Does Dr. Forrester perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Forrester's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Forrester affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Forrester is affiliated with St Francis Hospital - Interquest, University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central, Penrose Hospital, Uchealth Grandview Hospital, Rio Grande Hospital.
How does Dr. Forrester compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Colorado Springs?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado Springs, Dr. Forrester ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Colorado Springs has 216 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Forrester practices?
St Francis Hospital - Interquest (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Penrose Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dr. Forrester's 52 Medicare procedures are below the Colorado Springs average of 130. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Colorado Springs.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Jepson | 216 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Feign | 163 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Howarth | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jordan Schaeffer | 130 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Weinstein | 119 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Derek Purcell | 87 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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