Nadine Forche, OD
NPI 1871597864 · Optometrist · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nadine Forche, OD is a Optometrist provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1871597864).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871597864
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- GA1739 (GA)
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
21 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
1,642 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 | 1,250 | $1 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 95 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $88 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 48 | $120 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 47 | $60 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 50 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 29 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 22 | — |
| Travoprost | 19 | — |
| Varenicline Tartratebrand: Tyrvaya | 15 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 12 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$456 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
- 2005-06-08
- Last updated
- 2012-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nadine Forche's NPI number?
- Nadine Forche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871597864, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nadine Forche's specialty?
- Nadine Forche is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nadine Forche located?
- Nadine Forche's practice location on file with NPPES is 698 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605-1251.
- What is Nadine Forche's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nadine Forche is (706) 543-2020.
- Does Nadine Forche accept Medicare?
- Nadine Forche is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nadine Forche's NPI active?
- Yes — Nadine Forche's NPI (1871597864) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.