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MR. MICHAEL DOUGLAS FORSTER CRNA, DNAP
NPI 1366823692
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Little Falls, MN

Active since June 11, 2015Accepts Medicare Assignment
815 2ND ST SE, LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345(320) 632-5441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mr. Michael Douglas Forster Crna, Dnap NPPES

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

MR. MICHAEL DOUGLAS FORSTER CRNA, DNAP (NPI 1366823692) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Little Falls, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (2361) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is affiliated with St Cloud Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366823692
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. MICHAEL DOUGLAS FORSTERCredential: CRNA, DNAP
Location Address815 2ND ST SELittle Falls, MN 56345-3596
Mailing Address15525 Barley Rd NwRoyalton, MN 56373-8148 · (320) 310-2749
Phone(320) 632-5441
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1366823692 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 MN · 2361
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.
815 2ND ST SE, Little Falls, MN 56345
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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

Mr. Michael Douglas Forster Crna, Dnap 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 ID5890099329
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191023001859

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Cloud Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Cloud, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240036
Location1406 6th Ave NorthSaint Cloud, MN 56303 · Stearns County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

M Health Fairview St John's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Maplewood, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240210
Location1575 Beam AvenueMaplewood, MN 55109 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56345 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

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.

DR. LEIGHANNE H HOUSERMAN MD
Emergency Medicine
815 2ND ST SE, EMERGENCY DEPT
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
Morrison County (320) 632-5441
RICHARD DUNNING DO
Family Medicine
815 2ND ST SE
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
Morrison County (320) 632-5441
CAITLIN FRANCIS RIORDAN BSN RN PHN
Registered Nurse
815 2ND ST SE
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
Morrison County (320) 631-7000
UNITY FAMILY HEALTHCARE
Hospice Care, Community Based
815 2ND ST SE
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
Morrison County (320) 631-5575
DR. A. CLINTON MACKINNEY MD, MS
Family Medicine
815 2ND ST SE
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
Morrison County (320) 632-5441
UNITY FAMILY HEALTHCARE
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
815 2ND ST SE
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
Morrison County (320) 631-5701
DR. DAYLE G QUIGLEY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
815 2ND ST SE
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
Morrison County (320) 632-5441
DR. DARIN RAY BRINK MD
Family Medicine
815 2ND ST SE
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
Morrison County (320) 632-5441

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 Michael Forster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Forster is 1366823692. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2015.

Where is Michael Forster located?

Michael Forster practices at 815 2nd St SE, Little Falls, MN 56345. The listed phone number is (320) 632-5441.

What is Michael Forster's specialty?

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

Is Michael Forster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Forster 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 Michael Forster accept?

Health plans from Medica list Michael Forster 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 Michael Forster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Forster is affiliated with St Cloud Hospital and M Health Fairview St John's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Forster was last updated on April 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.