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Forister and Hong Optometry

Optometrist in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · enumerated 2014 · authorized official Shirley Hong, Optometrist.

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

National Provider Identifier

1548685597

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Forister and Hong Optometry
Practice address 28356 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
Fax (310) 831-3369
Enumeration date Feb 27, 2014
Last updated in NPPES Feb 27, 2014

Taxonomy & classification

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 12811TLG (CA) Primary

Authorized official

Name Shirley Hong
Title Optometrist

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the authorized official for Forister and Hong Optometry?
NPPES lists Shirley Hong (Optometrist) as the authorized official for this organization.
What is the NPI number for Forister and Hong Optometry?
The NPI for Forister and Hong Optometry is 1548685597, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2014-02-27.