ERICA FORST CRNA
NPI 1174934798
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Asheville, NC

Active since May 16, 2014Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 274-3477(828) 274-7407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Erica Forst Crna NPPES

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

ERICA FORST CRNA (NPI 1174934798) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (250587) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174934798
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameERICA FORSTCredential: CRNA
Location Address76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300Asheville, NC 28803-3395
Mailing Address76 Peachtree Rd, Suite 300Asheville, NC 28803-3395 · (828) 274-3477 · Fax (828) 274-7407
Fax(828) 274-7407
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1174934798 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 250587
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
76 PEACHTREE RD, Asheville, NC 28803

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1191 Biltmore AvenueAshville, NC 28801-4109 · Phone (828) 254-0881 · Fax (828) 254-1614
Location 21032 Fleming StreetHendersonville, NC 28791-3532 · Phone (828) 696-3099 · Fax (828) 696-3868

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Erica Forst Crna 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 ID1759508591
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140819000299

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Erica Forst reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gastroenterology
291 SWEETEN CREEK ROAD
Asheville, NC 28803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
436 AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE 20
Arden, NC 28704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 349 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
34 GRANBY ST
Asheville, NC 28801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3735 GLENLAKE DR STE 250
Charlotte, NC 28208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Providence Anesthesiology Associates PA
  • 483 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 493 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400
Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
13 services12 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Adventhealth Hendersonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340023
Location100 Hospital DriveHendersonville, NC 28792 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Public Health or Welfare
76 PEACHTREE RD, STE 204
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

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 Erica Forst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erica Forst is 1174934798. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2014.

Where is Erica Forst located?

Erica Forst practices at 76 Peachtree Rd Suite 300, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 274-3477.

What is Erica Forst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Erica Forst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erica Forst 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Erica Forst's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Erica Forst reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Digestive Health Partners, PA (Asheville, NC), Fletcher Hospital Inc (Arden, NC), Allcare Clinical Associates PA (Asheville, NC), Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A. (Charlotte, NC) and Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Erica Forst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Erica Forst accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Erica Forst 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 Erica Forst affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erica Forst is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erica Forst was last updated on April 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.