DR. LEONARD H FORBES O.D.
NPI 1497867600
Optometrist in Sylmar, CA

Active since September 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, SUITE 3, SYLMAR, CA 91342(818) 367-1015(818) 367-3593 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Leonard H Forbes O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LEONARD H FORBES O.D. (NPI 1497867600) is an individual optometrist in Sylmar, California, licensed in California (OPT4873TPA) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497867600
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEONARD H FORBESCredential: O.D.
Location Address12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, SUITE 3Sylmar, CA 91342-4724
Mailing Address12737 Glenoaks Blvd, Suite 3Sylmar, CA 91342-4724 · (818) 367-1015 · Fax (818) 367-3593
Fax(818) 367-3593
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 2011
NPI 1497867600 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 CA · OPT4873TPA
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.
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, Sylmar, CA 91342

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINOP4873CA
Medicaid1497867600CA
Medicare PINOP4873CA

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. Leonard H Forbes O.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91342 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 8

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

Pharmacist
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, #27
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Chiropractor
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, SUITE #12
SYLMAN, CA 91342
Internal Medicine
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, # 26
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Acupuncturist
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, #12
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Chiropractor
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, SUITE 12A
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Internal Medicine
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, SUITE 26
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Dentist (General Practice)
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, SUITE 6
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Chiropractor
12737 GLENOAKS BLVD, #12
SYLMAR, CA 91342

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 Leonard Forbes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leonard Forbes is 1497867600. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2006.

Where is Leonard Forbes located?

Leonard Forbes practices at 12737 Glenoaks Blvd Suite 3, Sylmar, CA 91342. The listed phone number is (818) 367-1015.

What is Leonard Forbes's specialty?

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

Is Leonard Forbes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leonard Forbes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leonard Forbes was last updated on February 9, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.