Summary

Dr. Forero provides care for patients requiring dialysis. He has special interest in hypertension and glomerular disease and has over 20 years experience in vascular access for dialysis patients.Top 1% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 1% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 39 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Penn State University
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Springfield Clinic Jacksonville

15 Founders LnJacksonville, IL 62650
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Insurance Plans Accepted by Nicolas Forero

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Nicolas Forero has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Nicolas Forero has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrologist
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Nicolas Forero holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Penn State University.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada Facultad De Medicina in 1987.

NPI Number

Nicolas Forero's NPI number is 1740264365.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nicolas Forero accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Nicolas Forero accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Nicolas Forero's office located?
Nicolas Forero's office is located at 15 Founders Ln, Jacksonville, IL, 62650.
How can I make an appointment with Nicolas Forero?
You can find contact information for Nicolas Forero here on Vitals.
Does Nicolas Forero accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Nicolas Forero has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Nicolas Forero affiliated with?
Nicolas Forero is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center.

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