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DR. EDWARD ARTHUR FORSZT JR. O.D.
NPI 1780883652
Optometrist in West New York, NJ

Active since July 12, 2007PECOS Enrolled
5218 BERGENLINE AVE, WEST NEW YORK, NJ 07093(201) 974-2999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Edward Arthur Forszt Jr. O.d. NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD ARTHUR FORSZT JR. O.D. (NPI 1780883652) is an individual optometrist in West New York, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (0A4557) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780883652
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD ARTHUR FORSZT JR.Credential: O.D.
Location Address5218 BERGENLINE AVEWest New York, NJ 07093-5524
Mailing Address5218 Bergenline AveWest New York, NJ 07093-5524 · (201) 974-2999
Phone(201) 974-2999
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2007
✔ NPI 1780883652 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 0A4557
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.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License OA4557 (NJ)
5218 BERGENLINE AVE, West New York, NJ 07093
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Edward Arthur Forszt O.d.

Other Identifiers 3

Other5958154NJ · Aetna
Medicaid5134102NJ
Medicare PIN521699NJ

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)

Dr. Edward Arthur Forszt Jr. 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 07093 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

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 Edward Forszt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Forszt is 1780883652. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Edward Arthur Forszt O.D..

Where is Edward Forszt located?

Edward Forszt practices at 5218 Bergenline Ave, West New York, NJ 07093. The listed phone number is (201) 974-2999.

What is Edward Forszt's specialty?

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

Is Edward Forszt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Forszt is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Edward Forszt 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 list Edward Forszt 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 Edward Forszt was last updated on July 12, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.