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GLORIA J. FORGASH C.N.M.
NPI 1659307049
Advanced Practice Midwife in Columbia, MD

Active since June 25, 2006
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 320, COLUMBIA, MD 21045(410) 964-4600(410) 740-8654 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Gloria J. Forgash C.n.m. NPPES

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

GLORIA J. FORGASH C.N.M. (NPI 1659307049) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (R047883) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659307049
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameGLORIA J. FORGASHCredential: C.N.M.
Location Address5450 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 320Columbia, MD 21045-2300
Mailing Address5450 Knoll North Dr, Suite 320Columbia, MD 21045-2300 · (410) 964-4600 · Fax (410) 740-8654
Phone(410) 964-4600
Fax(410) 740-8654
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1659307049 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · R047883
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.
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR, Columbia, MD 21045
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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. JACOB CHERIAN M.D.
Internal Medicine
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 964-5311
MICHAEL HOWARD KELEMEN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 200B
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 964-5303
PETER RONALD COHEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 715-1180
ANTOINETTE M CHENEY D.O.
Family Medicine
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 250
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 964-6200
IRMA BENSINGER D.O.
Family Medicine
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 250
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 964-6200
DR. RICHARD CHARLES MARSELLA M.D.,PH.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (443) 618-6596
DR. MEEGAN CHRISTA CHESTNUT M.D.
Internal Medicine
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR, STE 260
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 964-5300
QUALITY MEDICAL CARE, LLC
Internal Medicine
5450 KNOLL NORTH DR, SUITE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Howard County (410) 964-4508

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 Gloria Forgash's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gloria Forgash is 1659307049. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2006.

Where is Gloria Forgash located?

Gloria Forgash practices at 5450 Knoll North Dr Suite 320, Columbia, MD 21045. The listed phone number is (410) 964-4600.

What is Gloria Forgash's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gloria Forgash was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 days 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.