Forrest Waterman, O.D.
Forrest Waterman, O.D. is a provider specialising in Optometrist in Evesham Township, NJ, registered under NPI 1003447400. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Evesham Township, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 27, 2026. Parking is available about 969 ft away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 533 ft ~3 min
Restaurant Dunkin' Donuts 589 ft ~3 min
1031 Route 73 North, Marlton 08053
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:30; Sa-Su 04:30-19:30
Grocery Whole Foods Market 600 ft ~3 min
940 Route 73 North, Marlton 08053
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
Restaurant Smoothie King 612 ft ~3 min
1031 Route 73 North, Marlton 08053
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Parking 854 ft ~4 min
Restaurant Naf Naf Grill 921 ft ~4 min
Parking 969 ft ~4 min
Gas station Royal Farms 0.43 mi ~9 min
Convenience Royal Farms 0.44 mi ~9 min
Gas station Royal Farms 0.44 mi ~9 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 27OA00695100 | NJ | Optometrist primary |
This provider holds licence 27OA00695100 issued in NJ. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Optometry
- PAC ID
- 1254743792
- Enrollment ID
- I20201207003104
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Optometry. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Optometrist covers
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 152W00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152W00000X | Optometrist | 27OA00695100 | NJ | primary |
| 390200000X | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — | — |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003447400 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Last updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | O.D. |
| Practice address |
928 NJ-73 Evesham Township, NJ 08053 (856) 596-8883 |
| Mailing address |
4350 TANNER RD Nedrow, NY 13120 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Sum = 50 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 0 · actual last digit = 0
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.