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NICHOLAS ELLIOTT FORTH MD
NPI 1083804868
Anesthesiology in Gretna, LA

Active since July 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY, GRETNA, LA 70056(504) 391-5157(504) 842-3193 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Nicholas Elliott Forth Md NPPES

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

NICHOLAS ELLIOTT FORTH MD (NPI 1083804868) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Gretna, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.202595) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083804868
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS ELLIOTT FORTHCredential: MD
Location Address2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAYGretna, LA 70056-7127
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HighwayNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000 · Fax (504) 842-3193
Phone(504) 391-5157
Fax(504) 842-3193
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 2011
✔ NPI 1083804868 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.202595
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY, Gretna, LA 70056
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN4Q1987061LA
Medicaid03188250MS
Medicaid1000698LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Elliott Forth Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2264610708
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110701000214
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190202
Location17000 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KRISTIN A. HERBERT MD
Emergency Medicine
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 392-3131
JAMIE PARK PA-C
Physician Assistant
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 392-3131
JEFFREY ANDREW BORCHARDT MD
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5157
KUROSH A. SAFAVI MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5177
DR. ELIZABETH CATHERINE SKEINS MD
Emergency Medicine
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5454
BRUCE SEYMOUR TORRANCE III MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5275
JOHN P D'HEMECOURT JR. MD
Anesthesiology
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5157
DR. TROY ULRICH DREWITZ M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-8896

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 Nicholas Forth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Forth is 1083804868. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2007.

Where is Nicholas Forth located?

Nicholas Forth practices at 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, LA 70056. The listed phone number is (504) 391-5157.

What is Nicholas Forth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Nicholas Forth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Forth is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Nicholas Forth accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Nicholas Forth 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.

Is Nicholas Forth affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Forth is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Forth was last updated on November 2, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.