Dr Peter Wm Forgach, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Williamsville, NY

Dr Peter Wm Forgach, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Williamsville, New York. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Buffalo Ophthalmology, Pllc and his current practice location is 405 International Dr, Williamsville, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 633-7386.

Dr Peter Wm Forgach is licensed to practice in New York (license number 117465) 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 1427051515.

Contact Information

Dr Peter Wm Forgach, MD
405 International Dr,
Williamsville, NY 14221-5725
(716) 633-7386
(716) 633-7970

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Peter Wm Forgach
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience53 Years
Location405 International Dr, Williamsville, 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 Wm Forgach attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427051515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476742511
  • Enrollment ID: I20110105000840

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Peter Wm Forgach such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427051515NPI-NPPES
00508006001OtherNYBLUE CROSS PROVIDER ID
08-03548OtherNYIHA PROVIDER ID
117465-5OtherNYWORKERS' COMPENSATION ID
00630873MedicaidNY
00010308501OtherNYUNIVERA PROVIDER ID
Y019761OtherNYCHAMPUS PROVIDER ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 117465 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Buffalo Ophthalmology, Pllc31738216596

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 Wm Forgach allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBuffalo Ophthalmology, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497112734
PECOS PAC ID: 3173821659
Enrollment ID: O20160418000226

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 Wm Forgach 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 Wm Forgach, MD
405 International Dr,
Williamsville, NY 14221-5725

Ph: (716) 633-7386
Dr Peter Wm Forgach, MD
405 International Dr,
Williamsville, NY 14221-5725

Ph: (716) 633-7386

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