Provider Profile
Forrest B. Messerschmidt, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Messerschmidt
Forrest B. Messerschmidt, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Juneau, AK. Forrest trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, Forrest cared for 831 Medicare patients across 1,156 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (907) 789-1855
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8800 GLACIER HWY STE 118
Juneau, AK 99801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Contact lens fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,156 services · 831 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
27 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
20 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
254 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
165 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
121 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
107 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
57 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
204 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
201 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Juneau 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Forrest B. Messerschmidt specialize in?
Forrest B. Messerschmidt is an optometrist in Juneau, AK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Forrest B. Messerschmidt located?
Forrest B. Messerschmidt is listed at 8800 Glacier Hwy Ste 118, Juneau, AK 99801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Forrest B. Messerschmidt's phone number?
The number on file is (907) 789-1855. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Forrest B. Messerschmidt's NPI number?
Forrest B. Messerschmidt's National Provider Identifier is 1437259678. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Forrest B. Messerschmidt train?
Forrest B. Messerschmidt attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Forrest B. Messerschmidt been practicing?
Forrest B. Messerschmidt has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Forrest B. Messerschmidt do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Forrest B. Messerschmidt performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Forrest B. Messerschmidt confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Forrest B. Messerschmidt. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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