Dr Paul Thomas Forrest, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Colmar, PA

Dr Paul Thomas Forrest, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Colmar, Pennsylvania. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Your Eye Associates Llc and his current practice location is 2339 N Broad St, Colmar, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 997-4535.

Dr Paul Thomas Forrest is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OE007014T) 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 1386674042.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Thomas Forrest, OD
2339 N Broad St,
Colmar, PA 18915-9702
(215) 997-4535
(215) 997-4537

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Thomas Forrest
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location2339 N Broad St, Colmar, Pennsylvania
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 Paul Thomas Forrest attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386674042
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517173636
  • Enrollment ID: I20120105000468

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Thomas Forrest such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386674042NPI-NPPES
68633OtherPAAETNA
4356965OtherPAAETNA PPO
456899OtherPABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
0157937000OtherPAKEYSTONE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OE007014T (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Your Eye Associates Llc46880878854

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 Paul Thomas Forrest allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameYour Eye Associates Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639187776
PECOS PAC ID: 4688087885
Enrollment ID: O20210107001693

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 Paul Thomas Forrest 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 Paul Thomas Forrest, OD
2339 N Broad St,
Colmar, PA 18915-9702

Ph: (215) 997-4535
Dr Paul Thomas Forrest, OD
2339 N Broad St,
Colmar, PA 18915-9702

Ph: (215) 997-4535

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Optometrist in Colmar, PA

Lansdale Eye Associates
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2339 N Broad St, Colmar, PA 18915
Phone: 215-997-4535    Fax: 215-997-4537

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