Dr Bridget Sue Forstrom, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Saint James, MN

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Dr Bridget Sue Forstrom, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Saint James, Minnesota. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 302 1st Ave S, Saint James, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 375-2020.

Dr Bridget Sue Forstrom is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 3087) 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 1649470618.

Contact Information

Dr Bridget Sue Forstrom, OD
302 1st Ave S,
Saint James, MN 56081-1724
(507) 375-2020
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bridget Sue Forstrom
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location302 1st Ave S, Saint James, Minnesota
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 Bridget Sue Forstrom attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649470618
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769562636
  • Enrollment ID: I20080104000138

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bridget Sue Forstrom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649470618NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3087 (Minnesota)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 Bridget Sue Forstrom allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameOlson Optical Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871860130
PECOS PAC ID: 0749449213
Enrollment ID: O20120302000449

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 Bridget Sue Forstrom 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 Bridget Sue Forstrom, OD
2729 E Main St,
Mankato, MN 56001-5653

Ph: (312) 909-0018		Dr Bridget Sue Forstrom, OD
302 1st Ave S,
Saint James, MN 56081-1724

Ph: (507) 375-2020

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