Geoffrey Allen Forbus, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Charleston, SC

Geoffrey Allen Forbus, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates and his current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Geoffrey Allen Forbus is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 22743) 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 1790893659.

Contact Information

Geoffrey Allen Forbus, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-0001
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeoffrey Allen Forbus
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience28 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
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:
  • Geoffrey Allen Forbus attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790893659
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799760161
  • Enrollment ID: I20040621000672

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Geoffrey Allen Forbus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790893659NPI-NPPES
227436MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2080P0202XPediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology 22743 (South Carolina)Secondary
2080P0203XPediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 22743 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates63057585741311

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. Geoffrey Allen Forbus allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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. Geoffrey Allen Forbus 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
Geoffrey Allen Forbus, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Geoffrey Allen Forbus, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-0001

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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