FOREST L. EVANS JR. MD
NPI 1205805025
Anesthesiology in Columbia, SC

Active since March 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2435 FOREST DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29204(803) 256-5300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2024, Mar 8, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Forest L. Evans Jr. Md NPPES

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

FOREST L. EVANS JR. MD (NPI 1205805025) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (19180) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205805025
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameFOREST L. EVANS JR.Credential: MD
Location Address2435 FOREST DRColumbia, SC 29204-2026
Mailing AddressPo Box 23321New York, NY 10087-4321 · (803) 256-5300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2024
NPI 1205805025 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in SC · 19180
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 ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 19180 (SC)
2435 FOREST DR, Columbia, SC 29204

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid191808SC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Forest L. Evans Jr. 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 ID8426221409
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111108000536
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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 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.
30 services30 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
20 services20 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
16 services15 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420026
Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County
Emergency services

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.

General Acute Care Hospital
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2435 FOREST DR, 7TH FLOOR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Emergency Medicine
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Nurse Practitioner
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Pharmacy Technician
2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

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 Forest Evans's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forest Evans is 1205805025. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2006.

Where is Forest Evans located?

Forest Evans practices at 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204. The listed phone number is (803) 256-5300.

What is Forest Evans's specialty?

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

Is Forest Evans enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forest Evans 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 Forest Evans accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list Forest Evans 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 Forest Evans affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Forest Evans is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forest Evans was last updated on April 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.