Dr Peter H Forman, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Slingerlands, NY

Dr Peter H Forman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Slingerlands, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Forefront Medical Services, Pllc and his current practice location is 1499 New Scotland Rd, Slingerlands, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 320-7517.

Dr Peter H Forman is licensed to practice in New York (license number 228846) 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 1003905480.

Contact Information

Dr Peter H Forman, MD
1499 New Scotland Rd,
Slingerlands, NY 12159-9209
(518) 320-7517
(518) 439-0214

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Peter H Forman
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience21 Years
Location1499 New Scotland Rd, Slingerlands, New York
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 Peter H Forman graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003905480
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638262462
  • Enrollment ID: I20070910000525

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Peter H Forman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003905480NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 228846 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Hospice, Inc, TheRensselaer, NYHospice
St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Forefront Medical Services, Pllc50928088164

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 Peter H Forman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameForefront Medical Services, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336356039
PECOS PAC ID: 5092808816
Enrollment ID: O20070910000499

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 Peter H 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 Peter H Forman, MD
1499 New Scotland Rd,
Slingerlands, NY 12159-9209

Ph: (518) 320-7517
Dr Peter H Forman, MD
1499 New Scotland Rd,
Slingerlands, NY 12159-9209

Ph: (518) 320-7517

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Family Medicine Doctors in Slingerlands, NY

Rebecca Elliott, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1499 New Scotland Rd, Slingerlands, NY 12159
Phone: 518-320-7517    Fax: 518-439-0214
Dr. Andrew J Sullivan, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 34 N Helderberg Pkwy, Slingerlands, NY 12159
Phone: 518-439-2411    
Dr. Lisa R Bevilacqua, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1882 New Scotland Rd Ste 200, Slingerlands, NY 12159
Phone: 518-439-2460    

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