JONATHAN L. FORET M.D. – NPI #1538365994
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

JONATHAN FORET is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LAKE CHARLES, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538365994 to JONATHAN FORET on June 22, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 19, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JONATHAN FORET below.

NPI Profile for
JONATHAN L. FORET

NPI Number
1538365994
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JONATHAN L. FORET
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1747 IMPERIAL BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605-5362
Phone: (337) 721-7236 Fax: (337) 721-7237
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 19, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JONATHAN FORET

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidLA2303473
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 LA 205213

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 2007
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JONATHAN FORET is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL
      524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRIVE
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SOUTHERN HOME HEALTH
      3417 PATRICK STREET
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

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