MARK R. FORREST MD – NPI #1265469340
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

MARK FORREST is an urologist located in DURANGO, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265469340 to MARK FORREST on June 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Jul 31, 2008. 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 MARK FORREST below.

NPI Profile for
MARK R. FORREST

NPI Number
1265469340
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MARK R. FORREST
Credentials
MD
Primary location
575 RIVER GATE LANE
#209
DURANGO, CO 81301
Phone: (970) 259-0440 Fax: (970) 259-7091
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MARK FORREST

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCO94430837
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 CO 41391

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
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MARK FORREST is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC
      575 RIVERGATE LN, STE 100
      DURANGO, CO 81301
    • MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1010 THREE SPRINGS BLVD
      DURANGO, CO 81301
    • PAGOSA SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER
      95 S PAGOSA BLVD
      PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147
    • SAN JUAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
      801 WEST MAPLE STREET
      FARMINGTON, NM 87401
    • SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1311 N MILDRED RD
      CORTEZ, CO 81321

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