FORREST J. ELLIS MD – NPI #1609971126
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.
FORREST ELLIS is an ophthalmologist located in FALLS CHURCH, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609971126 to FORREST ELLIS on September 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Apr 20, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FORREST ELLIS below.
NPI Profile for
FORREST J. ELLIS
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 608
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044-2102 Phone: (703) 534-3900 Fax: (703) 536-3729
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044-2102 Phone: (703) 534-3900 Fax: (703) 536-3729
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
VA | 0101241653 |
| 207WX0200X - Ophthalmology / Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
VA | 0101241653 |
| 207WX0110X - Ophthalmology / Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist |
VA | 0101241653 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
FORREST ELLIS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL3300 GALLOWS ROAD
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
- INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL3300 GALLOWS ROAD
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