Dr. Geoffrey A Forbus

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Geoffrey A Forbus, MD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Musc Medical Center. Dr. Geoffrey A Forbus also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Medical Associates. Dr. Geoffrey A Forbus accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (843) 792-1414 to request Dr. Geoffrey A Forbus the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-8908

Phone 1: (843) 792-1414


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Geoffrey A Forbus
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5799760161
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 27 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Geoffrey A Forbus attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1790893659
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Geoffrey A Forbus

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Geoffrey A Forbus has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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    Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
    A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Cardiology
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    Pediatric Cardiology
    A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • University Medical Associates


Practice Locations

171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
Phone: (843) 792-1414
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, August 3, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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