Dr. Nicolas A Forero

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 37+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Nicolas A Forero, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Litchfield, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carlinville Area Hospital, Memorial Medical Center, Passavant Area Hospital, Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital, St Johns Hospital. Dr. Nicolas A Forero also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Springfield Clinic Llp. Dr. Nicolas A Forero accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (217) 324-7529 to request Dr. Nicolas A Forero the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 725 St Francis Way
Litchfield, IL 62056-1780

Phone 1: (217) 324-7529


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Nicolas A Forero
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0648189498
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 37 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Nicolas A Forero graduated from medical school in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1740264365
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Nicolas A Forero

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Nicolas A Forero has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 37 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Springfield Clinic Llp


Practice Locations

725 St Francis Way
Litchfield, IL 62056-1780
Phone: (217) 324-7529
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, July 14, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Nicolas A Forero [NPI: 1740264365]Nephrology, Internal Medicine