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Mr. Brian J Forbes, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1720138522

Mr. Brian J Forbes, MD is an Ophthalmology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1994, 32 years ago. Practices with Children's Surgical Associates Ltd, a 54-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Pennsylvania.

Years since qualifying
32
Trained at
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania
Licensed in
PA
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

34TH & Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Of Phila
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4306
Phone: (215) 590-2791
Fax: (215) 590-4325
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence MD063683L (PA)

Record details

NPI number1720138522
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJanuary 12, 2007
Last updated in NPPESMarch 13, 2013

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolPERELMAN SCHOOL OF MED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Graduated 1994 (32 years in practice)
Group practice Children'S Surgical Associates Ltd — 54 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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