Who is Dr. Forbes, Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Where did Dr. Forbes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatric Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA | Wills Eye Hospital, Pediatric Ophth
Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Ophthalmology; Mercy Fitzgerald Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital | UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals | UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa
Is Dr. Forbes board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Forbes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Forbes speak?
Dr. Forbes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Forbes typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes. 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:
- Inward Turning Eye
- Alternating Walleye
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Severe nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Pathologic myopia
- High myopia
- Progressive nearsightedness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4423: Degenerative myopia, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Forbes typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Forbes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Forbes. 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:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Forbes accept my insurance?
Dr. Forbes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (267) 425-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forbes accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Forbes in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Jefferson Health
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Where is Dr. Forbes' office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Fellow of American Academy of Ophthalmology
What is Dr. Forbes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forbes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720138522.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forbes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forbes