Dr Robert D Forbes, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Othello, WA

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Dr Robert D Forbes, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Othello, Washington. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Klamath Ophthalmology Pc, Columbia Basin Health Association and his current practice location is 1515 E Columbia St, Othello, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 488-5256.

Dr Robert D Forbes is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD00003088) 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 1578665253.

Contact Information

Dr Robert D Forbes, OD
1515 E Columbia St,
Othello, WA 99344-1846
(509) 488-5256
(509) 488-9939

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Robert D Forbes
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location1515 E Columbia St, Othello, Washington
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 Robert D Forbes attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578665253
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/17/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840349320
  • Enrollment ID: I20090513000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert D Forbes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578665253NPI-NPPES
390775OtherWADEPT. OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES
2096928MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD00003088 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Klamath Ophthalmology Pc42846200066
Columbia Basin Health Association448656430935

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 Robert D Forbes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKlamath Ophthalmology Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730148271
PECOS PAC ID: 4284620006
Enrollment ID: O20040426000217
Provider NameMcminnville Eye Clinic Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992819445
PECOS PAC ID: 4587646955
Enrollment ID: O20040607000467

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 Robert D Forbes 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 Robert D Forbes, OD
1515 E Columbia St,
Othello, WA 99344-1846

Ph: (509) 488-5256		Dr Robert D Forbes, OD
1515 E Columbia St,
Othello, WA 99344-1846

Ph: (509) 488-5256

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Othello, WA

Jordan Earl, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1515 E Columbia St, Othello, WA 99344
Phone: 509-488-5256    Fax: 509-488-9939
Jason M Bleazard, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1515 E Columbia St, Othello, WA 99344
Phone: 509-488-5256    Fax: 509-488-9939
Columbia Basin Health Association
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1515 E Columbia St, Othello, WA 99344
Phone: 509-488-5256    Fax: 509-488-9939

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