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Dr. Scott Forman, MD

Dr. Scott Forman, MD

Neuro-ophthalmologist, Ophthalmologist

Florence, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Forman, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Florence, MA?

    Dr. Scott Forman, MD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Florence, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Forman completed his residency at Westchester Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Forman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forman’s office at (413) 584-6666.

    Where did Dr. Forman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Westchester Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj

    Is Dr. Forman board certified as a Neuro-ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Forman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Forman speak?

    Dr. Forman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Forman typically treat?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Forman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Forman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage

    Also known as:

    • Outward Hidden Eye Turn
    • Hidden Inward Eye Turn
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Latent Outward Squint
    • Exophoria
    • Eye Muscle Imbalance
    • Esophoria
    • Latent esotropia
    • Hidden crossed eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5052: Exophoria
    • H5051: Esophoria

    Also known as:

    • Pseudopapilledema
    • Optic Nerve Inflammation
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Pseudo-swollen optic disc
    • Optic disc elevation
    • Congenital optic disc anomaly
    • Optic Neuritis
    • Swollen Optic Nerve
    • Inflamed Optic Nerve
    • Papilledema with intracranial pressure
    • Optic disc edema from high ICP
    • Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47333: Pseudopapilledema of optic disc, bilateral
    • H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
    • H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure

    Also known as:

    • Other Binocular Eye Movement Disorder
    • Convergence Insufficiency
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Disorder of eye coordination
    • Eye alignment problem
    • Binocular vision dysfunction
    • Convergence disorder
    • Eye teaming problem
    • Near vision difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H518: Other specified disorders of binocular movement
    • H5111: Convergence insufficiency

    What procedures does a Neuro-ophthalmologist like Dr. Forman typically perform?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Forman may include:

    Please contact Dr. Forman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Forman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 584-6666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Forman accept in Florence, MA?

    Dr. Forman in Florence, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baystate Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Point32Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Forman's office located?

    Dr. Scott Forman's Primary Practice

    269 Locust St

    Florence, MA 01062

    (413) 584-6666

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    Westchester Medical Cetner Dept Of Ophthmalogy Mac

    380 Route 202

    Somers, NY 10589

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    What is Dr. Forman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Forman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144398942.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forman

    What is Dr. Scott Forman's specialty?

    Dr. Forman is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Florence, MA.

    What does a Neuro-ophthalmologist do?

    A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.

    Is Dr. Scott Forman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Forman is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Westchester which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Neuro-ophthalmologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neuro-ophthalmologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Scott Forman accepting new patients in Florence, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Forman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Forman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Forman's office at (413) 584-6666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Forman?

    Please contact Dr. Forman's office at (413) 584-6666 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Forman's office located?

    Dr. Forman's offices are located in Florence, MA and Somers, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Forman have?

    Dr. Scott Forman is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.