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Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), Optometry (Primary Eye Care) and General Practice

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1969)

1501 W Mineral Avenue Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80120

(303) 730-0404

Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD is an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), optometry (primary eye care) and general practice. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1969 and has 57 years of experience. Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and Colorado Eye Consultants.

Office Locations

1501 W Mineral Avenue Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80120

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

punctal plug insertion

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, eye procedures, punctal plug insertion, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

ophthalmic ultrasound

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for ophthalmic ultrasound, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2012, Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD had a list price for fundus photography 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. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	32
doctor visit	740
eye procedures	1003
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	199

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	731
excision	13
eye procedures	1074
lab tests	135
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37
laser treatment	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	213

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	90
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	741
eye procedures	1069
lab tests	363
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	187

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	669
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	94
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2014

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	657
eye procedures	1068
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	43
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	159

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	850

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1288
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	708
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	178
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2015

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	662
eye procedures	1366
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	57
transplant procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	264

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	693
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	100
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	1221
eye procedures	1068
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	67
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	269

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	103
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	1188
eye procedures	1348
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	83
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	280

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	826
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	455
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	115
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1033
eye procedures	865
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	86
ultrasound (sonogram)	209

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	644
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	84
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	692
eye procedures	811
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	198

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	67
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	519
eye procedures	1091
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	230

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	73
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2021

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	559
eye procedures	1281
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	194

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	681
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	81
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Littleton, CO were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

ablation	32
capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	794
excision	13
eye procedures	1094
lab tests	249
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	58
laser treatment	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
transplant procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	218

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	659
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	20

**Age**
75 to 84	240
85 and over	89
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	353

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1969. He completed residency at University of Florida College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Ophthalmology and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1969)

Residency: University of Florida College of Medicine (1975)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

Colorado Eye Consultants

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Assurant Health, Kaiser Added Choice PHCS and PPO, GEHA, AARP Medicare Complete HMO, Golden Rule, Tricare Standard, Tricare Prime, Tricare for Life, United HealthCare - UHC Vision, Medicaid Health First Colorado, Humana HMO Choice and Select, CIGNA Connect Network, Tricare Standard/Reserve Select, Champ VA, Coventry, 1st Health, CCN, Blue Cross/Shield Anthem Colorado, Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Medicare, Medicare, Medicare Railroad, UMW Medicare, Rocky Mountain HMO, Vision Service Plan VSP, COFINITY/1st Health, CO ACCESS CHP, AETNA HMO, AND MC OPEN ACCESS, Erickson Advantage, UMR, VA Community Care, CEBT - UMR PPO, Veteran's Administration, Eyemed, Co Child Health Plan CHP+, CEBT - UMR EPO, Blue Cross/Shield FEP, Friday Health Formerly Colorado Choice, Rocky Mountain Healthplans ASO, Blue Advantage/HMO Colorado, AETNA HMO, SELECT, AND MC, Meritian Health, AETNA PPO AND INDEMNITY, Rocky Mountain Healthplans PPO, METLIFE VISION, Blue Cross/Shield Out of State Plans, United Healthcre Dual Complete, Innovage, Ameriben and Medicare PFFS plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Assurant Health

Kaiser Added Choice PHCS and PPO

GEHA

AARP Medicare Complete HMO

Golden Rule

Tricare Standard

Tricare Prime

Tricare for Life

United HealthCare - UHC Vision

Medicaid Health First Colorado

Humana HMO Choice and Select

CIGNA Connect Network

Tricare Standard/Reserve Select

Champ VA

Coventry, 1st Health, CCN

Blue Cross/Shield Anthem Colorado

Beech Street PPO

Kaiser Medicare

Medicare, Medicare Railroad, UMW Medicare

Rocky Mountain HMO

Vision Service Plan VSP

COFINITY/1st Health

CO ACCESS CHP

AETNA HMO, AND MC OPEN ACCESS

Erickson Advantage

UMR

VA Community Care

CEBT - UMR PPO

Veteran's Administration

Eyemed

Co Child Health Plan CHP+

CEBT - UMR EPO

Blue Cross/Shield FEP

Friday Health Formerly Colorado Choice

Rocky Mountain Healthplans ASO

Blue Advantage/HMO Colorado

AETNA HMO, SELECT, AND MC

Meritian Health

AETNA PPO AND INDEMNITY

Rocky Mountain Healthplans PPO

METLIFE VISION

Blue Cross/Shield Out of State Plans

United Healthcre Dual Complete

Innovage

Ameriben

Medicare PFFS plans

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$13,994 RESTASIS $13,247	COMBIGAN $187	LUMIGAN $47	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $24	OZURDEX $18	Other $471
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$4,354 NoProduct $877	Ilevro $413	RefractiveEquipment $395	Pazeo $123	Cataract Equipment $123	Other $2,423
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$2,043 TEPEZZA $2,043
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC	$1,660 Flarex $1,660
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$1,609 ZYLET $1,500	PROLENSA $109
Other	$5,370 EYSUVIS $1,374	XIIDRA $1,079	Rocklatan $168	DURYSTA $145	RESTASIS $117	Other $2,487

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,650
Food and Beverage	$6,743
Consulting Fee	$4,150
Travel and Lodging	$3,445
Honoraria	$2,000
Other	$42

Research Payments

Dr. Stephan Lance Forstot, MD has received 23 research payments totaling $102,249.

Biography

Dr. Stephan Forstot specializes in general practice, ophthalmology (eye disease), and optometry (primary eye care). He is professionally affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region. Dr. Forstot usually is in-network for AARP, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Littleton, CO. He studied medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Forstot completed a residency program at Shands HealthCare.