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Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD

(Dr. Joseph Forrester, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Adult Critical Care

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: lung issues, sleep study

5200 Dtc Parkway Suite 400
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

(303) 745-0000

Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD is a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO specializing in adult pulmonology, sleep medicine and adult critical care. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region, VVMC DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute HCA HealthONE Centennial, CRITICAL CARE AND PULMONARY CONSULTANTS, P.C. and A part of Aurora Hospital HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's HCA HealthONE Aurora.

Office Locations

A part of Aurora Hospital HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's HCA HealthONE Aurora

5200 Dtc Parkway Suite 400
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

(303) 745-0000

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Some issues Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep walking
REM sleep behavior disorder
Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

In The News

“In the summer and early fall, the first large-scale studies started showing which drugs worked for COVID-19, said Dr. Joe Forrester, director of pulmonology and critical care services for...”—"Nine months in, Denver hospitals can better help COVID-19 patients thanks to", The Fort Morgan Times, January 2021

“Dr. Joseph Forrester, a pulmonary and critical care specialist who has overseen cases across four HealthOne hospitals in Colorado, says he saw his first case in March and had more than 100 per day...”—"'Everybody Is Scrambling': Bar Owners Uncertain After Gov. Polis Orders In-Person Service Closure", CBS News, July 2020

“For the 10 days prior to April 25 we were averaging about 90 patients a day in the hospital who were COVID positive and maybe another 10 of those who were patients under investigation so roughly...”—"Colorado Hospitals Watching For 'Little Surges' As State Starts To Reopen", CBS News, May 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2012, Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	39
bronchoscopy	20
catheterization	14
doctor visit	549
hospital care	608
inpatient care	608
minimally invasive procedures	20
pulmonary testing	89
sleep study	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	39
doctor visit	504
hospital care	587
inpatient care	587
pulmonary testing	98
sleep study	59

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	70
Hispanic	32
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	78
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	33
bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	498
hospital care	398
inpatient care	398
minimally invasive procedures	15
preventive care	14
pulmonary testing	48
sleep study	60
vaccines	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	52
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	57
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	55
doctor visit	473
hospital care	408
inpatient care	408
preventive care	84
pulmonary testing	66
sleep study	70
vaccines	84

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	810
Black	76
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	132
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	47
bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	472
hospital care	389
inpatient care	389
preventive care	43
pulmonary testing	98
sleep study	106
vaccines	43

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	53
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	64
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	55
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	33
catheterization	13
doctor visit	523
hospital care	389
inpatient care	389
preventive care	50
pulmonary testing	66
sleep study	109
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
vaccines	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	47
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	69
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	40
doctor visit	558
hospital care	310
inpatient care	310
pulmonary testing	75
sleep study	84

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	40
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	55
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	40
bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	460
hospital care	301
inpatient care	301
pulmonary testing	62
sleep study	118

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	45
Hispanic	16
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	76
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	34
doctor visit	428
hospital care	170
inpatient care	170
pulmonary testing	28
sleep study	94

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	40
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	42
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	20
doctor visit	275
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
pulmonary testing	11
sleep study	53

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	27
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	46
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	260
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
pulmonary testing	127

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Greenwood Village, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

airway management	38
bronchoscopy	15
catheterization	13
doctor visit	454
hospital care	337
inpatient care	337
minimally invasive procedures	17
preventive care	47
pulmonary testing	69
sleep study	81
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
vaccines	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	42
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	380
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	163
85 and over	59
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	183

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

VVMC DIVERSIFIED SERVICES

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute HCA HealthONE Centennial

CRITICAL CARE AND PULMONARY CONSULTANTS, P.C.

A part of Aurora Hospital HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's HCA HealthONE Aurora

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph M. Forrester, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$621 Respiratory Products $621
Ethicon Inc.	$532 Monarch Platform $532
ABIOMED	$438 Impella $438
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$305 Spin $305
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$276 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $276
Other	$723 remede System $149	superDimension $141	CARDIOHELP $86	ALAIR BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY SYSTEM $69	ANORO $57	Other $220

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,821
Travel and Lodging	$1,074

Biography

Dr. Joseph Forrester practices adult critical care, sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology in Greenwood Village, CO. His areas of expertise consist of sleep study and lung issues. Dr. Forrester is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and HealthOne. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan and a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University, Dr. Forrester attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine.