Dr Michael Steven Hovander, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ferndale, WA

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Dr Michael Steven Hovander, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ferndale, Washington. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1982 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is Po Box 37, Ferndale, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 384-1463.

Dr Michael Steven Hovander is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OL1488 TX) 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 1548353303.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Steven Hovander, OD
Po Box 37,
Ferndale, WA 98248-0037
(360) 384-1463
(360) 384-0415

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Steven Hovander
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
LocationPo Box 37, Ferndale, 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:
  • Dr Michael Steven Hovander attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548353303
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/05/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325124779
  • Enrollment ID: I20080325000575

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Steven Hovander such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548353303NPI-NPPES
2014892MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OL1488 TX (Washington)Primary

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 Michael Steven Hovander allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBellingham Vision Clinic Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801082391
PECOS PAC ID: 6406933837
Enrollment ID: O20080409000164

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 Michael Steven Hovander 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 Michael Steven Hovander, OD
Po Box 37,
Ferndale, WA 98248-0037

Ph: (360) 384-1463		Dr Michael Steven Hovander, OD
Po Box 37,
Ferndale, WA 98248-0037

Ph: (360) 384-1463

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Dr. Brook Edward Walker, O.D.
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