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Forrest Bates Messerschmidt, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1437259678

Forrest Bates Messerschmidt, OD is an Optometry in Juneau, Alaska. Graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 1988, 38 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alaska.

Years since qualifying
38
Trained at
Pacific University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
AK
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

8800 Glacier Hwy Ste 118
Juneau, AK 99801-8079
Phone: (907) 789-1855
Fax: (907) 789-1881
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence ODO134 (AK)

Record details

NPI number1437259678
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedSeptember 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 12, 2010
Mailing address8800 Glacier Hwy Ste 118, Juneau, AK 99801-8079

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1988 (38 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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