DR. DAVID SHEPARD FORREST O.D. PA
NPI 1447208780
Optometrist in Weston, FL

Q: What is David Forrest's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Forrest is 1447208780. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Q: What is David Forrest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Forrest was last updated on July 29, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled

2616 OAKBROOK CT, WESTON, FL 33332(305) 332-5332 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. David Shepard Forrest O.d. Pa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DAVID SHEPARD FORREST O.D. PA (NPI 1447208780) is an individual optometrist in Weston, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC2857) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447208780

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID SHEPARD FORRESTCredential: O.D. PA

Location Address2616 OAKBROOK CTWeston, FL 33332-3440

Mailing Address2616 Oakbrook CtWeston, FL 33332-3440 · (305) 332-5332

Phone(305) 332-5332

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2016

✔ NPI 1447208780 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · OPC2857

Definition

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.

2616 OAKBROOK CT, Weston, FL 33332

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. David Shepard Forrest O.d. Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show David Forrest reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hialeah Vision Center Inc

19 mi

Eyewear Supplier

380 E 9TH ST, SUITE #2
Hialeah, FL 33010

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1245486927 (305) 888-5166

Eye Doctors Optical Outlets, PA

81 mi

Optometrist

4945 GOLDEN GATE PKWY STE 110
Naples, FL 34116

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
229 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437617644 (239) 214-3789

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33332 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$135.56 typical visit price

range $58.56 – $179.05

Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$73.00 typical visit price

range $18.44 – $144.68

Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DAVID S FORREST OD,PA

Optometrist

2616 OAKBROOK CT
WESTON, FL 33332

Broward County (305) 332-5332

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 David Forrest's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Forrest is 1447208780. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is David Forrest located?

David Forrest practices at 2616 Oakbrook Ct, Weston, FL 33332. The listed phone number is (305) 332-5332.

What is David Forrest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is David Forrest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Forrest is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for David Forrest's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Forrest reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hialeah Vision Center Inc (Hialeah, FL) and Eye Doctors Optical Outlets, PA (Naples, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for David Forrest's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Forrest accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and AvMed and 15 other insurers list David Forrest 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 David Forrest was last updated on July 29, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.