Forum Patel, OD
NPI 1922538354 · Optometrist · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Forum Patel, OD is a Optometrist provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1922538354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922538354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
25 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 14 | $17 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 11 | $46 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$46 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 | 83 | 21 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 52 | 22 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 49 | 14 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 49 | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 24 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 24 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$246 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 301 Elizabeth St Apt 9dNew York, NY 10012-2851Phone: (732) 491-1148
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-18
- Last updated
- 2018-12-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Forum Patel's NPI number?
- Forum Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922538354, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Forum Patel's specialty?
- Forum Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Forum Patel located?
- Forum Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 329 E 149th St Fl 2, Bronx, NY 10451-5626.
- What is Forum Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Forum Patel is (718) 585-5500.
- Does Forum Patel accept Medicare?
- Forum Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Forum Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Forum Patel's NPI (1922538354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.