Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Forde, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Syracuse, NY

  • NPI 1528686375
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
60 Presidential Plz
Syracuse, NY 132022292
(315) 472-4594

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 22, 2026
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OEG003684

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528686375. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
501
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$40,665
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 220 211 $109
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 84 68 $87
92250 Photography of the retina 83 81 $36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 38 32 $54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 27 25 $59
92134 Imaging of retina 22 19 $38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 16 14 $34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $138

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Syracuse Optometrist, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$599
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $209.24
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $121.98
Lkc Technologies, INC. 1 $110.90
CooperVision INC. 1 $104.76
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $28.68
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $23.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$599

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
264
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$16,613
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 104 24 $2,319
Timolol Maleate Generic 51 14 $582
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 26 0 $337
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 26 0 $508
Travoprost Generic 21 0 $5,320
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 13 0 $543
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 12 0 $6,840
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 11 0 $164

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Forde's medical specialty?
Dr. James Forde practices Optometrist in Syracuse, NY.
Where does Dr. James Forde practice?
Dr. James Forde practices at 60 Presidential Plz, Syracuse, NY 132022292. Office phone: 3154724594.
What is Dr. James Forde's NPI?
Dr. James Forde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528686375, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Forde accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Forde accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Forde commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.