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RITA L. FORHAN CRNA
NPI 1912937236
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in El Paso, TX

Active since July 03, 2006
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, ST.E 120, EL PASO, TX 79925(915) 779-1716(915) 771-6558 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Rita L. Forhan Crna NPPES

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

RITA L. FORHAN CRNA (NPI 1912937236) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (463976) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912937236
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameRITA L. FORHANCredential: CRNA
Location Address5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, ST.E 120El Paso, TX 79925-3331
Mailing Address5959 Gateway Blvd W, St.e 120El Paso, TX 79925-3331 · (915) 779-1716 · Fax (915) 771-6558
Phone(915) 779-1716
Fax(915) 771-6558
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 2008
✔ NPI 1912937236 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 TX · 463976
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.
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, El Paso, TX 79925
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN8C8539TX
Medicaid109889904TX
Other84392UTX · Bcbs
Medicare PINP00155816TX
Medicare PIN8G9740TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

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)

Rita L. Forhan Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rita Forhan reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

El Paso Anesthesia Associates LLC
4.2 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1300 MURCHISON DR STE 180
El Paso, TX 79902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194293076 (915) 544-5000
Noble Anesthesia Partners, PLLC
555 mi
Anesthesiology
8330 STERLING ST
Irving, TX 75063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 121 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619259553 (855) 677-8669

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 4

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.
29 services29 patients
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.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
15 services15 patients

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.

GREGORY L. WHITAKER, DO, P.L.L.C.
Anesthesiology
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, SUITE 120
EL PASO, TX 79925
El Paso County (915) 779-1716
JUAN J. TORRES CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, STE. 120
EL PASO, TX 79925
El Paso County (915) 779-1716
SWAC ANESTHESIA PC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, 120
EL PASO, TX 79925
El Paso County (915) 779-1716
TINNITUS & HEARING EXPERTS PC
Audiologist
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, SUITE 101
EL PASO, TX 79925
El Paso County (915) 342-4274
SAB ANESTHESIA, PLLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, SUITE 120
EL PASO, TX 79925
El Paso County (915) 779-1716
CARLOS RAINES CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, STE 120
EL PASO, TX 79925
El Paso County (915) 779-1716
JOSEPH A MORENO MD PLLC
Anesthesiology
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, SUITE 120
EL PASO, TX 79925
El Paso County (915) 779-1716
MS. MARTHA DOMINGUEZ LCSW, LMFT
Social Worker (Clinical)
5959 GATEWAY BLVD W, SUITE 501
EL PASO, TX 79925
El Paso County (915) 772-1829

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 Rita Forhan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Forhan is 1912937236. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Where is Rita Forhan located?

Rita Forhan practices at 5959 Gateway Blvd W St.E 120, El Paso, TX 79925. The listed phone number is (915) 779-1716.

What is Rita Forhan's specialty?

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

Is Rita Forhan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Forhan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rita Forhan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rita Forhan reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: El Paso Anesthesia Associates LLC (El Paso, TX) and Noble Anesthesia Partners, PLLC (Irving, TX). 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 Rita Forhan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rita Forhan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Rita Forhan 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Forhan was last updated on August 6, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.