John T Heffernan, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA

John T Heffernan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Evergreen Eye Center Pllc and his current practice location is 502 S M St, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 212-2100.

John T Heffernan is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00016843) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1093791121.

Contact Information

John T Heffernan, MD
502 S M St,
Tacoma, WA 98405-3728
(206) 212-2100
(206) 212-2194

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn T Heffernan
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience47 Years
Location502 S M St, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • John T Heffernan attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093791121
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/03/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981599313
  • Enrollment ID: I20040607000975

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John T Heffernan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093791121NPI-NPPES
3862HEOtherREGENCE HEALTHCARE
1777200MedicaidWA
180016727OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
0036104OtherWALABOR & INDUSTRIES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0200XOphthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery MD00016843 (Washington)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology MD00016843 (Washington)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Evergreen Eye Center Pllc317341005712

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. John T Heffernan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Cascade Eye Associates Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093750481
PECOS PAC ID: 5991699498
Enrollment ID: O20040213000128
Entity NameEvergreen Eye Center Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700959293
PECOS PAC ID: 3173410057
Enrollment ID: O20040304001193

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. John T Heffernan 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
John T Heffernan, MD
34719 6th Ave S,
Federal Way, WA 98003-8714

Ph: (206) 212-2100
John T Heffernan, MD
502 S M St,
Tacoma, WA 98405-3728

Ph: (206) 212-2100

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