Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Lawrence Steven Forgacs, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1003965427

Dr. Lawrence Steven Forgacs, OD is registered under Optometry in New York, New York. Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1974, 52 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New York.

Years since qualifying
52
Trained at
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Licensed in
NY
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

425 Madison Ave Ste 802
New York, NY 10017-1128 Not confirmed with CMS for 12 years — call before visiting
Phone: (212) 583-9000
Fax: (212) 755-8479
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence TUV0032591 (NY)

Record details

NPI number1003965427
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJanuary 9, 2007
Last updated in NPPESNovember 21, 2013

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1974 (52 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

Medicare patients and services, 2024

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Medicare patients83
Services billed 469 a service is one billed item, such as a visit, a test or a procedure
Average patient age73

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Payments from drug and device companies, 2025

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Food and Beverage $175 7 payments · a meal or drink at a meeting or visit, not a fee

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