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Ophthalmology

Brian J. Forbes, MD

Sees patients in Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Brian J. Forbes, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Philadelphia, PA. NPI 1720138522. 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 Brian J. Forbes, 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
Perelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Children's Surgical Associates LtdGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Brian J. Forbes see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Philadelphia, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Brian J. Forbes's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Brian J. Forbes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian J. Forbes 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 Brian J. Forbes?
(267) 425-9505, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Brian J. Forbes's NPI number?
1720138522. 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 Brian J. Forbes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brian J. Forbes as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Children's Surgical Associates Ltd53 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Philadelphia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPerelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720138522
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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