# Heather L Forrest, PA

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/heather-forrest-pa-1033381686
NPI: 1033381686
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Heather L Forrest, PA is a physician assistant based in Columbus, GA practicing at Columbus Hand Institute Llc with NPI 1033381686.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Physician Assistant
- Credential: PA
- Gender: Female
- Graduation year: 2007
- NPI: 1033381686 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1033381686))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Columbus Hand Institute Llc
- Address: 6298 Veterans Pkwy, Suite 5a, Columbus, GA, 319096245
- Phone: (440) 882-4363
- Group practice size: 3 members

## Insurance accepted (2 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Heather L Forrest, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1033381686).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 7 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $144.

Largest disclosed payer: ConvaTec Inc. ($42 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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