Dr Mark Joseph Forster, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lawrenceville, GA

Dr Mark Joseph Forster, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Forster Eye Care, P.c. and his current practice location is 725 Walther Rd, Building 100, Lawrenceville, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 513-3300.

Dr Mark Joseph Forster is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 001383T) 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 1184620114.

Contact Information

Dr Mark Joseph Forster, OD
725 Walther Rd, Building 100,
Lawrenceville, GA 30045-8725
(770) 513-3300
(770) 513-3350

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mark Joseph Forster
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location725 Walther Rd, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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 Mark Joseph Forster attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184620114
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/19/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456363589
  • Enrollment ID: I20060608000030

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark Joseph Forster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184620114NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 001383T (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Forster Eye Care, P.c.86280807513

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 Mark Joseph Forster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameForster Eye Care, P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750552469
PECOS PAC ID: 8628080751
Enrollment ID: O20080409000221

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 Mark Joseph Forster 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 Mark Joseph Forster, OD
725 Walther Rd, Building 100,
Lawrenceville, GA 30045-8725

Ph: (770) 513-3300
Dr Mark Joseph Forster, OD
725 Walther Rd, Building 100,
Lawrenceville, GA 30045-8725

Ph: (770) 513-3300

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