Dr Van Forrester, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Anderson, SC

Dr Van Forrester, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Anderson, South Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 3320 N Main St, Anderson, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 642-1889.

Dr Van Forrester is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 453031004) 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 1477758134.

Contact Information

Dr Van Forrester, OD
3320 N Main St,
Anderson, SC 29621-4108
(864) 642-1889
(864) 224-1768

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Van Forrester
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location3320 N Main St, Anderson, 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:
  • Dr Van Forrester attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477758134
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062566607
  • Enrollment ID: I20090818000064

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Van Forrester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477758134NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 453031004 (South Carolina)Primary

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 Van Forrester 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 Van Forrester, OD
105 Northman Dr,
Columbia, SC 29210-4110

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Dr Van Forrester, OD
3320 N Main St,
Anderson, SC 29621-4108

Ph: (864) 642-1889

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