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FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL
NPI 1053512087
Internal Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since May 29, 2007
6051 US HIGHWAY 49, HATTIESBURG, MS 39404(601) 288-7000(601) 288-1875 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Forrest General Hospital NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL (NPI 1053512087) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization lists Ben Hester, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053512087
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameFORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL
Location Address6051 US HIGHWAY 49Hattiesburg, MS 39404-6389
Mailing Address6051 Us Highway 49Hattiesburg, MS 39404-6389 · (601) 288-7000 · Fax (601) 288-1875
Phone(601) 288-7000
Fax(601) 288-1875
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBen HesterCfo · (601) 288-4225
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 2017
✔ NPI 1053512087 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
6051 US HIGHWAY 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39404
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid09013260MS
Other00019047MS · Blue Cross Of Ms Pg
Other00019007MS · Blue Cross Of Ms
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedC00026MS

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Forrest General Hospital's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forrest General Hospital is 1053512087. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2007.

Where is Forrest General Hospital located?

Forrest General Hospital is located at 6051 Us Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39404. The listed phone number is (601) 288-7000.

What is Forrest General Hospital's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

What insurance does Forrest General Hospital accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Forrest General Hospital as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forrest General Hospital was last updated on September 12, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.