DR. NICOLE M. FORBES-POWE DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC
NPI 1386626851
Advanced Practice Midwife in Meridian, MS

Active since November 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1221 24TH AVE, MERIDIAN, MS 39301(601) 482-1002(601) 484-7561 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2025, Aug 20, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Nicole M. Forbes-powe Dnp, Cnm, Whnp-bc NPPES

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

DR. NICOLE M. FORBES-POWE DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC (NPI 1386626851) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Meridian, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (R846324) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386626851
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICOLE M. FORBES-POWECredential: DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC
Location Address1221 24TH AVEMeridian, MS 39301-3926
Mailing Address2401 16th StMeridian, MS 39301-3950 · (601) 482-4181
Fax(601) 484-7561
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2025
NPI 1386626851 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
Licenses Licensed in MS · R846324 Licensed in FL · APRN11041976
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 363LP0808X · License R846324 (MS)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthTaxonomy 363LW0102X · License R846324 (MS)
1221 24TH AVE, Meridian, MS 39301

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid08508791MS
Medicaid113013AL

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

Dr. Nicole M. Forbes-powe Dnp, Cnm, Whnp-bc 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 ID7810950037
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120823000340
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Rush Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250069
Location1314 19th AveMeridian, MS 39301 · Lauderdale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39301 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1221 24TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1221 24TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1221 24TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1221 24TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1221 24TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

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 Nicole Forbes-powe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Forbes-powe is 1386626851. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2005.

Where is Nicole Forbes-powe located?

Nicole Forbes-powe practices at 1221 24th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301. The listed phone number is (601) 482-1002.

What is Nicole Forbes-powe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Nicole Forbes-powe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Forbes-powe 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 Nicole Forbes-powe accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Nicole Forbes-powe 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 Nicole Forbes-powe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Forbes-powe is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Forbes-powe was last updated on November 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.