Dr Howard J Heisler, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Red Lake, MN

Dr Howard J Heisler, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Red Lake, Minnesota. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Phs Indian Hospital and his current practice location is Phs Indian Hospital, Highway 1, Red Lake, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 679-3912.

Dr Howard J Heisler is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2246) 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 1457382822.

Contact Information

Dr Howard J Heisler, OD
Phs Indian Hospital, Highway 1,
Red Lake, MN 56671-0497
(218) 679-3912
(218) 679-0181

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Howard J Heisler
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
LocationPhs Indian Hospital, Red Lake, Minnesota
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 Howard J Heisler attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457382822
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911166897
  • Enrollment ID: I20120313000299

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard J Heisler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457382822NPI-NPPES
34G01HEOtherMNBC/BS OF MN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2246 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Red Lake Hospital ARedlake, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Phs Indian Hospital478959873117

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 Howard J Heisler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePhs Indian Hospital
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508809765
PECOS PAC ID: 4789598731
Enrollment ID: O20031114000287

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 Howard J Heisler 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 Howard J Heisler, OD
Po Box 497,
Redlake, MN 56671-0497

Ph: (218) 679-3912
Dr Howard J Heisler, OD
Phs Indian Hospital, Highway 1,
Red Lake, MN 56671-0497

Ph: (218) 679-3912

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Optometrist in Red Lake, MN


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