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Nephrology

Nicolas A. Forero, MD

Works at hospitals in Carlinville, IL · Jacksonville, IL · Springfield, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Nicolas A. Forero, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Carlinville, IL, Jacksonville, IL and Springfield, IL and other places. NPI 1740264365. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nicolas A. Forero, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
39Years since medical school (graduated 1987)
MaleGender (as listed)
Springfield Clinic, LLPGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Nicolas A. Forero work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Nicolas A. Forero at 5 hospitals: Carlinville Area Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Center, Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital and St Johns Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Nicolas A. Forero see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 19 practice locations, including Lincoln, IL, Jacksonville, IL and Springfield, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Nicolas A. Forero's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty.
Does Nicolas A. Forero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicolas A. Forero accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Nicolas A. Forero?
(217) 735-9555, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Nicolas A. Forero's NPI number?
1740264365. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Nicolas A. Forero works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicolas A. Forero at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nicolas A. Forero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 19; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nicolas A. Forero as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Springfield Clinic, LLP687 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740264365
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians