SIMON BLAINE FORRESTER CRNA
NPI 1457778268
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Greenville, SC

Active since March 19, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300, GREENVILLE, SC 29615(864) 522-3700(864) 522-3705 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Simon Blaine Forrester Crna NPPES

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

SIMON BLAINE FORRESTER CRNA (NPI 1457778268) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (18756) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457778268
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSIMON BLAINE FORRESTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300Greenville, SC 29615-4569
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 522-8603
Fax(864) 522-3705
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1457778268 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 18756
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 208824 (SC)
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300, Greenville, SC 29615

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11325 Spring StGreenwood, SC 29646-3860 · Phone (864) 227-8242 · Fax (864) 227-8148
Location 2701 Grove RdGreenville, SC 29605-4210 · Phone (864) 455-3076 · Fax (864) 455-4135

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidAN2353SC

Accepted Insurance

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

Simon Blaine Forrester Crna 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 ID7517180268
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140527000879, I20260219004564
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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Simon Forrester reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1025 VERDAE BLVD, SUITE A
Greenville, SC 29607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 3,281 clinicians in this Medicare group
Sleep Disorder Diagnostic
1025 VERDAE BLVD, SUITE D
Greenville, SC 29607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 413 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
125 COMMONWEALTH DR
Greenville, SC 29615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 191 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8800 N TRYON ST
Charlotte, NC 28262
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4080 MCGINNIS FERRY RD, STE 102
Alpharetta, GA 30005
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Atlantic Coast Anesthesia Services PC
  • 258 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
13100 FORT KING RD
Dade City, FL 33525
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,287 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
78 SUTTON AVE
Oxford, MA 01540
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,902 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
16 services16 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Seneca, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420009
Location298 Memorial DrSeneca, SC 29672 · Oconee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Easley, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420015
Location200 Fleetwood DriveEasley, SC 29640 · Pickens County
Emergency services

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420078
Location701 Grove RoadGreenville, SC 29605 · Greenville County
Birthing friendly

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420085
Location809 82nd ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29615 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7 INDEPENDENCE PT STE 300
GREENVILLE, SC 29615

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 Simon Forrester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Simon Forrester is 1457778268. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2014.

Where is Simon Forrester located?

Simon Forrester practices at 7 Independence Pt Ste 300, Greenville, SC 29615. The listed phone number is (864) 522-3700.

What is Simon Forrester's specialty?

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

Is Simon Forrester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Simon Forrester 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 Simon Forrester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Simon Forrester reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Prisma Health University Medical Group (Greenville, SC), Prisma Health-Upstate (Greenville, SC), St Francis Hospital Inc (Greenville, SC), Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc (Charlotte, NC), Synergy Anesthesiology Inc (Alpharetta, GA) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Simon Forrester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Simon Forrester accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Simon Forrester 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 Simon Forrester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Simon Forrester is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus, Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Simon Forrester was last updated on January 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.