Dr Thomas J Forest, MD - Medicare Urology in Lafayette, LA

Dr Thomas J Forest, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Lafayette, Louisiana. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. His current practice location is 5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Building 16, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 406-8009.

Dr Thomas J Forest is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 11767R) 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 1760489637.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas J Forest, MD
5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Building 16,
Lafayette, LA 70508-6984
(337) 406-8009
(337) 406-8010

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas J Forest
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience34 Years
Location5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, Louisiana
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 Thomas J Forest attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760489637
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183706278
  • Enrollment ID: I20080129000096

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas J Forest such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760489637NPI-NPPES
1682063MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 11767R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LAHospital
Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LAHospital
Iberia Medical CenterNew iberia, LAHospital
Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville, LAHospital

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 Thomas J Forest allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana Urology Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306021357
PECOS PAC ID: 8729160817
Enrollment ID: O20080129000102

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 Thomas J Forest 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 Thomas J Forest, MD
5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Building 16,
Lafayette, LA 70508-6984

Ph: (337) 406-8009
Dr Thomas J Forest, MD
5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Building 16,
Lafayette, LA 70508-6984

Ph: (337) 406-8009

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