Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Leonard H Forbes, O.D.
Optometrist in Sylmar, CA · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1497867600
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Leonard H Forbes
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 12737 Glenoaks Blvd, Suite 3, Sylmar, CA, 91342
Phone (818) 367-1015
Fax (818) 367-3593
Enumeration date Sep 1, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Feb 9, 2011
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1497867600 | Medicaid | CA | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Leonard Forbes?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Leonard Forbes is 1497867600, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Leonard Forbes practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Sylmar, CA. 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 2011-02-09.