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WILLIAM R. FORSE OD
NPI 1568428688
Optometrist in Lock Haven, PA

Active since April 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 OUTLET LN, SUITE 310, LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745(570) 769-2877(570) 769-2879 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About William R. Forse Od NPPES

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

WILLIAM R. FORSE OD (NPI 1568428688) is an individual optometrist in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG000027) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568428688
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM R. FORSECredential: OD
Location Address1 OUTLET LN, SUITE 310Lock Haven, PA 17745-9794
Mailing AddressPo Box 524Mc Elhattan, PA 17748-0524 · (570) 769-2877 · Fax (570) 769-2879
Phone(570) 769-2877
Fax(570) 769-2879
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2008
✔ NPI 1568428688 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 PA · OEG000027
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.
1 OUTLET LN, Lock Haven, PA 17745
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Other Identifiers 6

Other1900886PA · Highmark Blue Shield
Other75790 163HPA · Geisinger
Medicare NSC4708300001PA
Medicare PIN052124PA
Medicare UPINU87466PA
Medicaid001863439PA

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

William R. Forse Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6709837156
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050203000200
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
43 services43 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17745 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 3

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

DR. DENNIS SCOTT PROBST D. O.
Family Medicine
1 OUTLET LN, SUITE 400
LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745
Clinton County (570) 769-1300
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.
Home Health
1 OUTLET LN, SUITES 205/206
LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745
Clinton County (570) 769-6330
JOHN HANNA
Physician Assistant
1 OUTLET LN, SUITE 400
LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745
Clinton County (570) 769-1300

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 William Forse's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Forse is 1568428688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006.

Where is William Forse located?

William Forse practices at 1 Outlet Ln Suite 310, Lock Haven, PA 17745. The listed phone number is (570) 769-2877.

What is William Forse's specialty?

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

Is William Forse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Forse is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does William Forse 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 3 other insurers list William Forse 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 William Forse was last updated on September 29, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.