Dr David Forshaw, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Waterbury, CT

Dr David Forshaw, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Waterbury, Connecticut. He went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Neurosurgery Orthopaedics And Spine Specialists Pc and his current practice location is 500 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 755-6677.

Dr David Forshaw is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 49586) 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 1437353182.

Contact Information

Dr David Forshaw, MD
500 Chase Pkwy,
Waterbury, CT 06708-3346
(203) 755-6677
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Forshaw
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience20 Years
Location500 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, Connecticut
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 David Forshaw attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437353182
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153599451
  • Enrollment ID: I20110712000243

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Forshaw such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437353182NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 49586 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Mary's HospitalWaterbury, CTHospital
Griffin HospitalDerby, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neurosurgery Orthopaedics And Spine Specialists Pc882008746315

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 David Forshaw allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNeurosurgery Orthopaedics & Spine Specialists Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831359215
PECOS PAC ID: 8820087463
Enrollment ID: O20040510000696

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 David Forshaw 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 David Forshaw, MD
500 Chase Pkwy,
Waterbury, CT 06708-3346

Ph: (203) 755-6677
Dr David Forshaw, MD
500 Chase Pkwy,
Waterbury, CT 06708-3346

Ph: (203) 755-6677

Reviews and Comments


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Alan S. Waitze, M.D.
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Dr. Jarob N Mushaweh, M.D.
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Stephen A. Torrey, M.D.
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Practice Location: 500 Chase Pkwy, Suite 2a, Waterbury, CT 06708
Phone: 203-755-6677    Fax: 203-755-7166
Michael E. Karnasiewicz, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 500 Chase Pkwy, Suite 2a, Waterbury, CT 06708
Phone: 203-755-6677    Fax: 203-573-9182

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