Dr Gareth Karl Forde, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Grand Rapids, MI

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Dr Gareth Karl Forde, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His current practice location is 1000 Monroe Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 732-6200.

Dr Gareth Karl Forde is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301093003) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1588827273.

Contact Information

Dr Gareth Karl Forde, MD
1000 Monroe Ave Nw,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1455
(616) 732-6200
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gareth Karl Forde
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location1000 Monroe Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588827273
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/03/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870757792
  • Enrollment ID: I20120605000659

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gareth Karl Forde such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588827273NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 4301093003 (Michigan)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gareth Karl Forde allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern California Permanente Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770515280
PECOS PAC ID: 6002729175
Enrollment ID: O20031110000678
Entity NameSouthern California Permanente Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316979834
PECOS PAC ID: 6002729175
Enrollment ID: O20040126000823

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gareth Karl Forde is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gareth Karl Forde, MD
4036 Rivertown Ln Sw,
Wyoming, MI 49418-9011

Ph: (612) 598-1012		Dr Gareth Karl Forde, MD
1000 Monroe Ave Nw,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1455

Ph: (616) 732-6200

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