Mario Forcina, - Medicare Ophthalmology in Brunswick, GA

Mario Forcina, is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Brunswick, Georgia. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 3116 Shrine Rd, Brunswick, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 265-7125.

Mario Forcina is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 044459) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1588726335.

Contact Information

Mario Forcina,
3116 Shrine Rd,
Brunswick, GA 31520-4745
(912) 265-7125
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameMario Forcina
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location3116 Shrine Rd, Brunswick, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mario Forcina attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588726335
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345238416
  • Enrollment ID: I20040505001587

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mario Forcina such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588726335NPI-NPPES
000761494AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 044459 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick CampusBrunswick, GAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Mario Forcina allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMario L Forcina Jr Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649516196
PECOS PAC ID: 3274786074
Enrollment ID: O20130103000092

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mario Forcina,
3116 Shrine Rd,
Brunswick, GA 31520-4745

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Mario Forcina,
3116 Shrine Rd,
Brunswick, GA 31520-4745

Ph: (912) 265-7125

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Dr. Stephen Michael Mcconnell, M.D.
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Dr. John Edwin Imhoff, MD
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Practice Location: 3215 Shrine Rd, Ste 6, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-267-0565    Fax: 912-267-0545
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