Orthopedic Surgery · Lutherville, MD
Dr. Christopher L. Forthman, MD
No. 1 of 56 physicians in Maryland for trigger finger release, by procedures billed to Medicare in 2024, and No. 30 in the US.
Every ranking
| Procedure | State rank | 2024 | 2023 | Change | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trigger finger release | No. 1 of 56 in MD | 113 | 106 | +7% | No. 30 |
| Carpal tunnel release | No. 2 of 66 in MD | 170 | 202 | −16% | No. 8 |
| Shoulder replacement | No. 15 of 39 in MD | 33 | 45 | −27% | — |
| Rotator cuff repair (arthroscopic) | No. 14 of 35 in MD | 20 | 24 | −17% | — |
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NPI 1124059779. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service, 2024 and 2023.