DR. NICHOLAS VON FOERSTER MD
NPI 1851898258
Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Nicholas Von Foerster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Von Foerster is 1851898258. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2018.

Q: What is Nicholas Von Foerster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Active since April 11, 2018PECOS Enrolled

230 MCKEE PL, UPMC EAST HOSPITAL, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-8284 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2022, May 24, 2021, Mar 16, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Nicholas Von Foerster Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS VON FOERSTER MD (NPI 1851898258) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD471939) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851898258

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS VON FOERSTERCredential: MD

Location Address230 MCKEE PL, UPMC EAST HOSPITALPittsburgh, PA 15213-3903

Mailing Address3600 Forbes Ave, Forbes Tower Plaza Level Suite 140Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3410

Phone(412) 647-8284

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2022

✔ NPI 1851898258 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD471939

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MD471939 (PA)

230 MCKEE PL, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Nicholas Von Foerster Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Von Foerster reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Edwards Bell MD PC

2,092 mi

Emergency Medicine

2375 E PRATER WAY
Sparks, NV 89434

Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
44 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1740157098 (775) 331-7000

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

138 services134 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

124 services121 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

29 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

DR. ALEX REICHMEIDER MD

Emergency Medicine

230 MCKEE PL, SUITE 500,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-8283

JOE SUYAMA

Specialist

230 MCKEE PL, SUITE 400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-8287

CLIFTON CALLAWAY

Specialist

230 MCKEE PL, SUITE 400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 647-8287

ADAM TOBIAS

Emergency Medicine