Dr. Edmund John Forte
Ophthalmology in Pocomoke City, Maryland
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edmund John Forte, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Pocomoke City, Maryland. He attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Dr. Edmund John Forte also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Peninsula Eye Center Pa. Dr. Edmund John Forte accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Edmund John Forte at 500 Market St to request Dr. Edmund John Forte the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Edmund John Forte |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
1052495058 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 42 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Edmund John Forte attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1609938224
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, December 14, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, April 14, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Edmund John Forte
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edmund John Forte has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 42 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
click for detail Ophthalmology An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
| D0036073 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Salisbury, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Peninsula Eye Surgeons Peninsula Cataract And Laser Center
| Peninsula Eye Center Pa | 6 |
Practice Locations
500 Market St
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1170
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, April 14, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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