Dr Brenda Deforrest, OD, PA - Medicare Optometrist in Orlando, FL

Dr Brenda Deforrest, OD, PA is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Orlando, Florida. She went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 5006 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (407) 298-8819.

Dr Brenda Deforrest is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC2617) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1619029303.

Contact Information

Dr Brenda Deforrest, OD, PA
5006 Dr Phillips Blvd,
Orlando, FL 32819-3310
(407) 298-8819
(407) 296-7121

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Brenda Deforrest
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location5006 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Brenda Deforrest attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619029303
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/16/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/23/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688763352
  • Enrollment ID: I20071203000566

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brenda Deforrest such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619029303NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC2617 (Florida)Primary

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 Brenda Deforrest allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameBrenda Deforrest Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477733780
PECOS PAC ID: 6901975515
Enrollment ID: O20080522000497

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 Brenda Deforrest 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 Brenda Deforrest, OD, PA
1412 Devon Rd,
Winter Park, FL 32789-5419

Ph: (407) 579-6450
Dr Brenda Deforrest, OD, PA
5006 Dr Phillips Blvd,
Orlando, FL 32819-3310

Ph: (407) 298-8819

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