DR. LAWRENCE STEVEN FORGACS OD
NPI 1003965427
Optometrist in New York, NY
About Dr. Lawrence Steven Forgacs Od NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. LAWRENCE STEVEN FORGACS OD (NPI 1003965427) is an individual optometrist in New York, New York, licensed in New York (TUV0032591) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1974).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Lawrence Steven Forgacs Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10017 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
NEW YORK, NY 10017
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Lawrence Forgacs's NPI number?
The NPI number for Lawrence Forgacs is 1003965427. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2007.
Where is Lawrence Forgacs located?
Lawrence Forgacs practices at 425 Madison Ave Ste 802, New York, NY 10017. The listed phone number is (212) 583-9000.
What is Lawrence Forgacs's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Lawrence Forgacs enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Lawrence Forgacs is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
What insurance does Lawrence Forgacs accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Lawrence Forgacs as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Lawrence Forgacs was last updated on November 21, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
