Dr Lawrence Steven Forgacs, OD - Medicare Optometrist in New York, NY

Dr Lawrence Steven Forgacs, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in New York, New York. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 425 Madison Ave, Ste 802, New York, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (212) 583-9000.

Dr Lawrence Steven Forgacs is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV0032591) 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 1003965427.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence Steven Forgacs, OD
425 Madison Ave, Ste 802,
New York, NY 10017-1128
(212) 583-9000
(212) 755-8479



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence Steven Forgacs
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience50 Years
Location425 Madison Ave, New York, New York
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:
  • Dr Lawrence Steven Forgacs attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003965427
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/21/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800992074
  • Enrollment ID: I20070503000688

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence Steven Forgacs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003965427NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV0032591 (New York)Primary

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. Dr Lawrence Steven Forgacs allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameTown Optical Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104982594
PECOS PAC ID: 9830088053
Enrollment ID: O20040315000253

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Lawrence Steven Forgacs, OD
425 Madison Ave, Ste 802,
New York, NY 10017-1128

Ph: (212) 583-9000
Dr Lawrence Steven Forgacs, OD
425 Madison Ave, Ste 802,
New York, NY 10017-1128

Ph: (212) 583-9000

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