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MR. BRIAN J FORBES MD NPI 1720138522


NPI Information

NPI: 1720138522
Provider Name: MR. BRIAN J FORBES, MD
Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19104
Phone: (215) 590-2791
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MR. Brian J Forbes, MD is an ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA. The provider is 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. MR. Brian J Forbes, MD NPI is 1720138522. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19104-306
Phone: (215) 590-2791
Fax: (215) 590-4325

The NPI 1720138522 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 1/12/2007 and was last updated on 3/13/2013.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207W00000XOphthalmologyMD063683LPENNSYLVANIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1H78012MEDICARE UPINPENNSYLVANIA
2066534J5KMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDPENNSYLVANIA
3001753212-0001MEDICAIDPENNSYLVANIA

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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