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Active NPI 1871597864 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Nadine G Forche , OD

Optometrist • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nadine Forche, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1997, Dr. Forche delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 698 S MILLEDGE AVE.

Dr. Forche is affiliated with Five Points Optometrists, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

698 S Milledge Ave

Athens, GA 306051251

Telephone 7065432020
Fax 7065496618
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Five Points Optometrists, Pc Facility NPI 1568657880

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Athens, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +7.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
27 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
43.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Forche (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Athens Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
1,250 11 $2.72 $1.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
95 79 $163.95 $127.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
90 47 $113.89 $88.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
48 48 $164.79 $119.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
47 39 $118.89 $60.21
92134 Imaging of retina
30 28 $114.67 $38.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
28 28 $115.00 $33.60
92250 Photography of the retina
25 24 $116.48 $34.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
15 15 $190.00 $143.45
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
14 13 $84.29 $26.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA GA1739

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
000831388A (GA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs-Ga
667221 (GA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Commercial
582102247 (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Five Points Optometrists, Pc

698 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 306051251

Five Points Optometrists, Pc

698 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 306051251

Phone: 7065432020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1386636256

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1609871136

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 24, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2012

Registered at 698 S MILLEDGE AVE, ATHENS, GA 306051251 (Tel: 7065432020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2012

Registered at 698 S MILLEDGE AVE, ATHENS, GA 306051251 (Tel: 7065432020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 24, 2012

Recorded as NADINE FORCHE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2012

Optometrist (License #GA1739 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 08, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871597864
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 08, 2005
Last Update: July 24, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

698 S Milledge Ave

Athens, GA 306051251

Phone: 7065432020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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