Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Leah Forester, RN, MSN, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1942379854
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1725 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 606123841
(312) 942-6333
Mailing address
838 W. Diversey Parkway, Unit 2W
Chicago, IL 60614

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942379854. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
53
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$7,620
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 15 15 $97
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 14 14 $87
00520 Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 13 13 $139
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 11 11 $286

In context: peer comparison

Among 107 peers in Chicago Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Leah Forester's medical specialty?
Dr. Leah Forester practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Leah Forester practice?
Dr. Leah Forester practices at 1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 606123841. Office phone: 3129426333.
What is Dr. Leah Forester's NPI?
Dr. Leah Forester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942379854, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leah Forester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leah Forester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leah Forester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (HCPCS 00520). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.