MR. FORREST BAKER SIMPSON NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1316546013
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Blairsville, GA

Active since October 22, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
35 HOSPITAL RD, BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512(706) 506-9226 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2022, Oct 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mr. Forrest Baker Simpson Nurse Practitioner NPPES

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

MR. FORREST BAKER SIMPSON NURSE PRACTITIONER (NPI 1316546013) is an individual acute care provider in Blairsville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (RN277704) and active in the NPI registry since October 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Union General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316546013
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameMR. FORREST BAKER SIMPSONCredential: NURSE PRACTITIONER
Location Address35 HOSPITAL RDBlairsville, GA 30512-3139
Mailing Address1625 Upper Bell Creek RdHiawassee, GA 30546-1990 · (706) 506-9226
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateOctober 22, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 15, 2025
NPI 1316546013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License Licensed in GA · RN277704
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN277704 (GA)
35 HOSPITAL RD, Blairsville, GA 30512

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

Mr. Forrest Baker Simpson Nurse Practitioner 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 ID9830563345
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230324000740
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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
185 services182 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
49 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Union General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Blairsville, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110051
Location35 Hospital RoadBlairsville, GA 30512 · Union County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110161
Location1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Birthing friendly

Chatuge Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hiawassee, GA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number111324
Location110 S Main StreetHiawassee, GA 30546 · Towns County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30512 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Physical Therapy Assistant
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Pharmacist
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Nurse Practitioner
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Emergency Medicine
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Pharmacist
35 HOSPITAL RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512

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 Simpson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forrest Simpson is 1316546013. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 22, 2020.

Where is Forrest Simpson located?

Forrest Simpson practices at 35 Hospital Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512. The listed phone number is (706) 506-9226.

What is Forrest Simpson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Forrest Simpson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forrest Simpson 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 Forrest Simpson accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Forrest Simpson 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 Forrest Simpson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Forrest Simpson is affiliated with Union General Hospital, Northside Hospital and Chatuge Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forrest Simpson was last updated on October 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.