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FORISTER AND HONG OPTOMETRY
NPI 1548685597
Optometrist in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Active since February 27, 2014
28356 S WESTERN AVE, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275(310) 831-0841(310) 831-3369 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Forister And Hong Optometry NPPES

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

FORISTER AND HONG OPTOMETRY (NPI 1548685597) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Rancho Palos Verdes, California and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. The organization lists Shirley Hong, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548685597
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameFORISTER AND HONG OPTOMETRY
Location Address28356 S WESTERN AVERancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-1434
Mailing Address28356 S Western AveRancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-1434 · (310) 831-0841 · Fax (310) 831-3369
Phone(310) 831-0841
Fax(310) 831-3369
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialShirley HongOptometrist · (619) 200-6890
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2014
✔ NPI 1548685597 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 · 12811TLG
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.
28356 S WESTERN AVE, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Forister And Hong Optometry is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forister And Hong Optometry, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Julie Forister, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1598704926
28356 S WESTERN AVE
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0841
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Shirley Hong, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1952311938
1380 FULLERTON RD STE 103
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(619) 200-6890
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi

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

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 Forister And Hong Optometry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forister And Hong Optometry is 1548685597. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2014.

Where is Forister And Hong Optometry located?

Forister And Hong Optometry is located at 28356 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. The listed phone number is (310) 831-0841.

What is Forister And Hong Optometry's specialty?

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

Is Forister And Hong Optometry enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forister And Hong Optometry is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forister And Hong Optometry?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Forister And Hong Optometry. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Forister And Hong Optometry accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Forister And Hong Optometry 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 Forister And Hong Optometry was last updated on February 27, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.