Jon Forche, OD
NPI 1386636256 · Optometrist · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jon Forche, OD is a Optometrist provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1386636256).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386636256
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- GA1740 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,906 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 2,409 | $1 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 357 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 262 | $127 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 199 | $35 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 172 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 138 | $60 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 333 | 86 |
| Timolol Maleate | 119 | 40 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 98 | 25 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 52 | 12 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 46 | 12 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 43 | 12 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 29 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$301 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-17
- Last updated
- 2016-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jon Forche's NPI number?
- Jon Forche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386636256, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jon Forche's specialty?
- Jon Forche is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Jon Forche located?
- Jon Forche's practice location on file with NPPES is 698 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605-1251.
- What is Jon Forche's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jon Forche is (706) 543-2020.
- Does Jon Forche accept Medicare?
- Jon Forche is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jon Forche's NPI active?
- Yes — Jon Forche's NPI (1386636256) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.