Dr Christa Heckman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lima, OH

Dr Christa Heckman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lima, Ohio. She went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice John T Archer And Associates Inc and her current practice location is 2765 Fort Amanda Rd, Suite 100, Lima, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (419) 228-3937.

Dr Christa Heckman is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 5555 T2465) 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 1043313695.

Contact Information

Dr Christa Heckman, OD
2765 Fort Amanda Rd, Suite 100,
Lima, OH 45805-4805
(419) 228-3937
(419) 882-3939

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christa Heckman
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location2765 Fort Amanda Rd, Lima, Ohio
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 Christa Heckman attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043313695
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315976339
  • Enrollment ID: I20050810000698

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christa Heckman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043313695NPI-NPPES
2600868MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5555 T2465 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John T Archer And Associates Inc99311931589

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 Christa Heckman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameJohn T Archer & Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366571846
PECOS PAC ID: 9931193158
Enrollment ID: O20040412000810

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 Christa Heckman 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 Christa Heckman, OD
718 Oakwood Dr,
Minster, OH 45865-1335

Ph: (419) 628-3017
Dr Christa Heckman, OD
2765 Fort Amanda Rd, Suite 100,
Lima, OH 45805-4805

Ph: (419) 228-3937

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