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Forrest Bates Messerschmidt, O.D.

Optometrist in Juneau, AK · enumerated 2006 · practices at Juneau Eyecare Professionals LLC.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1437259678

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Forrest Bates Messerschmidt
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address Juneau, AK, 99801
Phone (907) 789-1855
Fax (907) 789-1881
Enumeration date Sep 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 12, 2010

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License ODO134 (AK) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
ODO134 Other AK STATE #

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Forrest Messerschmidt?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Forrest Messerschmidt is 1437259678, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Forrest Messerschmidt practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Juneau, AK. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-01-12.