Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Center, TX

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Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Center, Texas. She went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice David Dixon Golden, Od, Pa and her current practice location is 702 Louisiana St, Center, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (936) 598-8501.

Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 9511) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1871089540.

Contact Information

Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo, OD
702 Louisiana St,
Center, TX 75935-3672
(936) 598-8501
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Heather Swearengen Ihlo
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience6 Years
Location702 Louisiana St, Center, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871089540
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2018
  • Last Update Date: 07/06/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991053621
  • Enrollment ID: I20180813000353

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871089540NPI-NPPES
112471102MedicaidTX
1568468585OtherOPTOMETRY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 9511 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
David Dixon Golden, Od, Pa69019449824

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDavid Dixon Golden, Od, Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124148705
PECOS PAC ID: 6901944982
Enrollment ID: O20091111000626
Provider NamePineywoods Eye Associates P A
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386764215
PECOS PAC ID: 0648312363
Enrollment ID: O20100119000436

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo, OD
702 Louisiana St,
Center, TX 75935-3672

Ph: (936) 598-8501		Dr Heather Swearengen Ihlo, OD
702 Louisiana St,
Center, TX 75935-3672

Ph: (936) 598-8501

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Optometrist in Center, TX

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Randall Bruce Cox, O.D.
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Phone: 915-204-4062    Fax: 936-591-0876
Dr. David Dixon Golden, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 702 Louisiana St, Center, TX 75935
Phone: 936-598-8501    Fax: 936-598-2311
Randell B. Cox Od Pa
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 810 Hurst St, Center, TX 75935
Phone: 915-204-4062    Fax: 936-591-0876
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Phone: 936-591-0808    

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