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MR. BRIAN J FORBES MD
NPI 1720138522
Ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since January 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILA, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 590-2791(215) 590-4325 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mr. Brian J Forbes Md NPPES

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

MR. BRIAN J FORBES MD (NPI 1720138522) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD063683L) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720138522
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. BRIAN J FORBESCredential: MD
Location Address34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILAPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4306
Mailing Address100 East Penn Squarae, The Wanamaker Building 9th FlPhiladelphia, PA 19107-3323 · (267) 425-9538 · Fax (267) 425-9552
Phone(215) 590-2791
Fax(215) 590-4325
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 13, 2013
✔ NPI 1720138522 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD063683L
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH78012PA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified066534J5KPA
Medicaid001753212-0001PA

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Brian J Forbes Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4587848973
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110408000559
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 19104 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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 20

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

MARK RIZZI M.D.
Otolaryngology
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-3440
BRIAN LESTINI M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000
PATRICK JOHN CAHILL MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1527
STEPHANIE FULLER M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-2708
DR. CHERIE D FOSTER MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000
BONNIE L SERLETTI MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-2730
DR. THEODORE J GANLEY M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1527
JOHN TODD RUTTER LAWRENCE M.D./PH.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1527

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 Brian Forbes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Forbes is 1720138522. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2007.

Where is Brian Forbes located?

Brian Forbes practices at 34th & Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Of Phila, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 590-2791.

What is Brian Forbes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Brian Forbes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Forbes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Forbes was last updated on March 13, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.