ANDREW L. FORET MD – NPI #1124205778
Surgery
A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
ANDREW FORET is a surgeon located in LAKE CHARLES, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124205778 to ANDREW FORET on January 25, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2086S0105X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Surgery of the Hand
The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Jan 30, 2017. 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 ANDREW FORET below.
NPI Profile for
ANDREW L. FORET
(more than 18 years ago)
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605-5362 Phone: (337) 721-7236 Fax: (337) 721-7237
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5724 Phone: (337) 312-8258 Fax: (337) 312-6711
Identifiers for ANDREW FORET
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | LA | 2166174 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2086S0105X - Surgery / Surgery of the Hand (Primary) |
LA | 204868 |
| 208600000X - Surgery |
GA | 001313 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ANDREW FORET is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL4200 NELSON ROAD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605 - CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRIVE
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 - LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
- CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL4200 NELSON ROAD
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