Dr Dennis Steven Forman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Woonsocket, RI

Dr Dennis Steven Forman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Shalmar Eyes N Optics Inc and his current practice location is 481 Clinton St, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 769-3310.

Dr Dennis Steven Forman is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number ODT00339) 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 1871695460.

Contact Information

Dr Dennis Steven Forman, OD
481 Clinton St,
Woonsocket, RI 02895-3214
(401) 769-3310
(401) 769-4147

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Dennis Steven Forman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience50 Years
Location481 Clinton St, Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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 Dennis Steven Forman attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871695460
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/09/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042282188
  • Enrollment ID: I20040810000589

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dennis Steven Forman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871695460NPI-NPPES
3236942/7082094PINOtherRIAETNA
203181OtherRIBLUE CHIP
9855-7OtherRIBLUE SHIELD BLUE CROSS
27568/10350OtherRINEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN
131028/168605OtherRICOLE VISION
2200924OtherRIUNITED HEALTHCARE
9009855MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist ODT00339 (Rhode Island)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shalmar Eyes N Optics Inc77191057412

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 Dennis Steven Forman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameShalmar Eyes N Optics Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487855029
PECOS PAC ID: 7719105741
Enrollment ID: O20140904000394

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 Dennis Steven Forman 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 Dennis Steven Forman, OD
1500 Diamond Hill Rd,
Woonsocket, RI 02895-1547

Ph: (401) 769-3310
Dr Dennis Steven Forman, OD
481 Clinton St,
Woonsocket, RI 02895-3214

Ph: (401) 769-3310

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