Richard Ray Forest, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Rochester, IN

Richard Ray Forest, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Rochester, Indiana. He graduated from nursing school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Great Lakes Anesthesia Pc, Ams Northern Indiana Llc and his current practice location is 1400 E 9th St, Rochester, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (574) 223-4131.

Richard Ray Forest is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 28124400) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1598979650.

Contact Information

Richard Ray Forest, CRNA
1400 E 9th St,
Rochester, IN 46975-8931
(574) 223-4131
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Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard Ray Forest
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience23 Years
Location1400 E 9th St, Rochester, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard Ray Forest graduated from nursing school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598979650
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799856829
  • Enrollment ID: I20080618000136

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Ray Forest such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598979650NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 28124400 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Woodlawn HospitalRochester, INHospital
Pulaski Memorial HospitalWinamac, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Great Lakes Anesthesia Pc06481834429
Ams Northern Indiana Llc802244430614

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Richard Ray Forest allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGreat Lakes Anesthesia Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720039977
PECOS PAC ID: 0648183442
Enrollment ID: O20041115001189
Entity NameAms Northern Indiana Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427619840
PECOS PAC ID: 8022444306
Enrollment ID: O20200205000244

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Richard Ray Forest is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard Ray Forest, CRNA
1400 E 9th St,
Rochester, IN 46975-8931

Ph: (574) 223-4131
Richard Ray Forest, CRNA
1400 E 9th St,
Rochester, IN 46975-8931

Ph: (574) 223-4131

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Rochester, IN

Sarah Wild, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1400 E 9th St, Rochester, IN 46975
Phone: 574-223-3141    

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