Dr David Howard Hettler, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alexandria, VA

Dr David Howard Hettler, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alexandria, Virginia. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice May And Hettler, O.d., Pllc, May And Hettler, O.d., Pllc and his current practice location is 6098 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (703) 971-0544.

Dr David Howard Hettler is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618000063) 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 1972565737.

Contact Information

Dr David Howard Hettler, OD
6098 Franconia Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22310-1742
(703) 971-0544
(703) 719-7627

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr David Howard Hettler
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location6098 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, Virginia
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:
  • Dr David Howard Hettler attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972565737
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870594203
  • Enrollment ID: I20110118000473

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Howard Hettler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972565737NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618000063 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
May And Hettler, O.d., Pllc498165343314
May And Hettler, O.d., Pllc498165343314

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 David Howard Hettler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMay & Hettler, O.d., Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295939304
PECOS PAC ID: 4981653433
Enrollment ID: O20050121000578

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 David Howard Hettler 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 David Howard Hettler, OD
6098 Franconia Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22310-1742

Ph: (703) 971-0544
Dr David Howard Hettler, OD
6098 Franconia Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22310-1742

Ph: (703) 971-0544

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