FORREST HEALTH BILLING
NPI 1942180252
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since September 05, 2025
6051 U S HIGHWAY 49, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401(601) 288-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 16, 2026, Sep 5, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Forrest Health Billing NPPES

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

FORREST HEALTH BILLING (NPI 1942180252) is a healthcare organization registered as a diagnostic radiology in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since September 2025. The organization lists Ben Hester, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942180252
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Legal Business NameFORREST HEALTH BILLING
Location Address6051 U S HIGHWAY 49Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7200
Mailing AddressPo Box 17649Hattiesburg, MS 39404-7649 · (601) 288-7000
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBen HesterCfo · (601) 288-4225
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1942180252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
6051 U S HIGHWAY 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Forrest Health Billing is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forrest Health Billing, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1619295441
3610 SPRINGHILL MEMORIAL DR. N.
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 410-3600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare84 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1023012010
4700 WATERS AVE
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 350-8436
✔ PECOS488 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1629336573
UK-GME 800 ROSE STREET, ROOM HQ-101
Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 323-5871
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare538 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1407893738
30 LOCUST ST
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-2101
✔ PECOS1,192 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Forrest Health Billing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forrest Health Billing is 1942180252. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2025.

Where is Forrest Health Billing located?

Forrest Health Billing is located at 6051 U S Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. The listed phone number is (601) 288-7000.

What is Forrest Health Billing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Forrest Health Billing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forrest Health Billing is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forrest Health Billing?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Diagnostic Radiology, reassign their Medicare billing to Forrest Health Billing. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Forrest Health Billing accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Forrest Health Billing 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 Forrest Health Billing was last updated on July 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.