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Optometry

Forrest B. Messerschmidt, OD

Sees patients in Juneau, AK · Alaska

Summary

Forrest B. Messerschmidt, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Juneau, AK. NPI 1437259678. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Forrest B. Messerschmidt, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
Pacific University - College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Forrest B. Messerschmidt see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Juneau, AK. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Forrest B. Messerschmidt's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Forrest B. Messerschmidt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Forrest B. Messerschmidt accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Forrest B. Messerschmidt?
(907) 789-1855, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Forrest B. Messerschmidt's NPI number?
1437259678. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Forrest B. Messerschmidt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Juneau

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Juneau, AK — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolPacific University - College Of Optometry
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437259678
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians