Dr John M Fornarotto, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Pocatello, ID

Dr John M Fornarotto, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Pocatello, Idaho. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice John Fornarotto Pllc and his current practice location is 246 N 18th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 234-4100.

Dr John M Fornarotto is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M6417) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1598750838.

Contact Information

Dr John M Fornarotto, MD
246 N 18th Ave,
Pocatello, ID 83201-3356
(208) 234-4100
(208) 234-4192

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John M Fornarotto
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience41 Years
Location246 N 18th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John M Fornarotto attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598750838
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/21/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204853906
  • Enrollment ID: I20081015000131

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John M Fornarotto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598750838NPI-NPPES
002738900MedicaidID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology M6417 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Portneuf Medical CenterPocatello, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John Fornarotto Pllc28604195612

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 John M Fornarotto allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJohn Fornarotto Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790838662
PECOS PAC ID: 2860419561
Enrollment ID: O20081015000136

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 John M Fornarotto 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 John M Fornarotto, MD
246 N 18th Ave,
Pocatello, ID 83201-3356

Ph: (208) 234-4100
Dr John M Fornarotto, MD
246 N 18th Ave,
Pocatello, ID 83201-3356

Ph: (208) 234-4100

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