Forrest Messerschmidt, O.D.
NPI 1437259678 · Optometrist · Juneau, AK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Forrest Messerschmidt, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Juneau, AK (NPI 1437259678).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437259678
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ODO134 (AK)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
1,156 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 254 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 204 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 201 | $151 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 165 | $69 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 121 | $42 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 107 | $41 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 84 | 24 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 68 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 51 | 15 |
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tartbrand: Simbrinza | 50 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 40 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 37 | — |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 37 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 3 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
- 2006-09-25
- Last updated
- 2010-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Forrest Messerschmidt's NPI number?
- Forrest Messerschmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437259678, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Forrest Messerschmidt's specialty?
- Forrest Messerschmidt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Forrest Messerschmidt located?
- Forrest Messerschmidt's practice location on file with NPPES is 8800 Glacier Hwy Ste 118, Juneau, AK 99801-8079.
- What is Forrest Messerschmidt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Forrest Messerschmidt is (907) 789-1855.
- Does Forrest Messerschmidt accept Medicare?
- Forrest Messerschmidt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Forrest Messerschmidt's NPI active?
- Yes — Forrest Messerschmidt's NPI (1437259678) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.