In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

eye exam

intermediate eye exam

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD performed more anterior segment surgery, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, eye exam, and intermediate eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	187
eye procedures	101

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	540
eye procedures	272

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	46
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	363
eye procedures	237

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	304
eye procedures	210

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	309
eye procedures	203

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	380
eye procedures	413
ultrasound (sonogram)	91

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	22
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	653
eye procedures	629
ultrasound (sonogram)	136

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	41
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	711
eye procedures	769
ultrasound (sonogram)	138

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	26
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	526
eye procedures	1529
ultrasound (sonogram)	160

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	47
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	264
eye procedures	1171

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	23
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	140
eye procedures	1015

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated as an optometrist in Colmar, PA were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	397
eye procedures	595
ultrasound (sonogram)	131

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	264
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	70
85 and over	18
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$705 BIOTRUE ONE DAY $338	Infuse $333	BTOD $35
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$691 BIOTRUE ONE DAY $313	Infuse $237	BTOD $104	VYZULTA $36
Coopervision Inc.	$457 Clariti Contact Lens $367	MyDay Contact Lens $91
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$215 Soft contact lenses $171	Acuvue $45
Alcon Vision LLC	$186 Precision 1 $186
Other	$605 LUMIGAN $144	AmnioGuard $110	CEQUA $72	XIIDRA $56	VUITY $45	Other $178

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,860

Biography

Dr. Paul Forrest works as an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Colmar, PA. Dr. Forrest obtained a license to practice in Pennsylvania.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2014

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Thomas Forrest, OD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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