FOREFRONT EYECARE PLLC
NPI 1578713228
Optometrist in Boston, MA

Active since September 30, 2008
99 BEDFORD STREET, SUITE 102, BOSTON, MA 02111(617) 426-0370(617) 426-4924 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2024, Apr 2, 2024, Mar 6, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Forefront Eyecare Pllc NPPES

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

FOREFRONT EYECARE PLLC (NPI 1578713228), doing business as Korb And Associates Pllc, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Boston, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. The organization lists Michael Gulla, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578713228
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameFOREFRONT EYECARE PLLC
Location Address99 BEDFORD STREET, SUITE 102Boston, MA 02111
Mailing Address400 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2Boston, MA 02215 · (617) 426-0370 · Fax (617) 426-4924
Fax(617) 426-4924
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael GullaAdministrator · (617) 426-0370
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1578713228 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 MA · 2019
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.
99 BEDFORD STREET, Boston, MA 02111

Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameKorb And Associates Pllc

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0308714MA
OtherW20149MA · Blue Cross And Blue Shield Ma

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Forefront Eyecare Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Forefront Eyecare PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Optometry
NPI 1356456321
99 BEDFORD STREET SUITE 102
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 426-0370
✔ PECOSSame address
Optometry
NPI 1275735888
99 BEDFORD STREET STE 102
Boston, MA 02211
(617) 426-0370
✔ PECOSSame address
Optometry
NPI 1609304484
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 523-7900
✔ PECOS0.9 mi
Optometry
NPI 1851443493
400 COMMONWEALTH AVE UNIT 2
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 426-0370
✔ PECOS1.7 mi
Optometry
NPI 1750355467
400 COMMONWEALTH AVE STE 2
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 426-0370
✔ PECOS1.7 mi
Optometry
NPI 1003582420
400 COMMONWEALTH AVE STE 2
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 426-0370
✔ PECOS1.7 mi
Optometry
NPI 1942933247
930 COMMONWEALTH AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 262-2020
✔ PECOS3.1 mi
Optometry
NPI 1649781683
175 CAMBRIDGE ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 523-7006
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi
Optometry
NPI 1043512718
31 CENTENNIAL DR
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-4400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 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 Forefront Eyecare PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forefront Eyecare PLLC is 1578713228. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2008. The provider was formerly known as Korb And Associates PLLC.

Where is Forefront Eyecare PLLC located?

Forefront Eyecare PLLC is located at 99 Bedford Street Suite 102, Boston, MA 02111. The listed phone number is (617) 426-0370.

What is Forefront Eyecare PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Forefront Eyecare PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forefront Eyecare PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Forefront Eyecare PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Forefront Eyecare PLLC. 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, 2 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Forefront Eyecare PLLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 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 Forefront Eyecare PLLC 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 Forefront Eyecare PLLC was last updated on December 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.