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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Forest Evans's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: October 25, 2026.

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

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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 maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

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

Phone(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

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15 Richland Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203 · Phone (803) 434-2797 · Fax (803) 434-7038

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid191808SC

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

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Forest Evans reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prisma Health University Medical Group

1.4 mi

Anesthesiology

1330 TAYLOR ST
Columbia, SC 29201

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
3,281 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1982292843 (864) 522-8615

Musc Community Physicians

49 mi

Internal Medicine

506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290

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 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.

PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, LLC

General Acute Care Hospital

2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Richland County (803) 256-5300

DIANNE JENKINS

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

2435 FOREST DR, 7TH FLOOR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Richland County (803) 454-2613

ERIK MYHRER MD

Emergency Medicine

2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Richland County (803) 256-5300

JOSEPH SELIG MORSE FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Richland County (864) 314-9027

HOLLY GORDON KEELS RRT

Respiratory Therapist, Registered

2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Richland County (803) 256-5300

PROVIDENCE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Richland County (803) 256-5300

LISA MARIE RYDER M.D.

Emergency Medicine

2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Richland County (803) 256-5300

MRS. SMITA PATEL CST

Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)

2435 FOREST DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Richland County (803) 638-1399

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Forest Evans's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Forest Evans reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Prisma Health University Medical Group (Columbia, SC) and Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC). 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 Forest Evans's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

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.