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Erica Forst, CNM

CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Forst Midwifery

76 PEACHTREE RD, SUITE 300, Asheville, NC 28803(828) 274-347712 years practicing
77/100
Top Established
NPI1174934798

Is Erica Forst, CNM a Good Midwife?

Erica Forst, CNM has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for midwives in Asheville. With 12 years of practice (near the local average of 14), they have solid experience.

The most important verification step for any midwife is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Forst's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What to Expect & Cost

Prenatal visits with Erica Forst, CNM tend to run longer than a typical OB appointment — often 30–60 minutes — with more time for questions, education, and shared decision-making. Care may take place in a hospital, birth center, or home depending on the practice. With a certified nurse midwife focus, expect care geared toward that area.

Most insurance plans cover care from a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), frequently at the same level as physician maternity care. Costs for birth-center or home birth with a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) vary widely and may be partly out-of-pocket — global maternity fees commonly range from $3,000–$9,000 depending on setting and region.

These are general ranges, not Erica Forst, CNM's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.

Before Your First Visit

  • Confirm the credential typeCNM and CM are nationally certified; CPM credentialing and scope vary by state.
  • Ask about birth setting — hospital, birth center, or home, and what happens if a transfer becomes necessary.
  • Check collaborative care — ask which physician or hospital the midwife works with for higher-risk situations.
  • Verify insurance coverage — confirm the midwife and planned birth setting are covered by your plan.
  • Bring your health history — prior pregnancies and any conditions help shape a safe care plan from the start.

Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Peer Comparison

12

Years practicing

14

Avg in Asheville

293

midwives in Asheville

CNM

Credential

Verify License & Discipline

License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the North Carolina Board of Nursing / Midwifery Joint Committee, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Forst's current standing at the source:

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Quick Facts

Focus
Certified Nurse Midwife
Credential
CNM
Gender
Female
NPI Since
05/16/2014

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