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Active NPI 1629057203 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather L Hickson , OD

Optometrist • Tucson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Hickson, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Tucson, AZ. With approximately 26 years of clinical practice since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2000, Dr. Hickson provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 6691 N THORNYDALE RD.

Dr. Hickson is affiliated with Cve Arizona Optometry Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6691 N Thornydale Rd

Tucson, AZ 857412737

Telephone 5203952619
Fax 5203084524
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Cve Arizona Optometry Llc Facility NPI 1619400868

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tucson, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +9.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.6 Yrs
State Avg: 20.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
182 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
22.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hickson (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Tucson Specialty Average (16.6 Years) 16.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
90 90 $170.00 $121.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
44 28 $110.00 $87.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
28 28 $175.00 $144.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-07
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NC 1812

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AZ 2166

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cve Arizona Optometry Llc

6691 N Thornydale Rd, Tucson, AZ 857412737

Phone: 5203952619

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 07, 2024

Registered at 6691 N THORNYDALE RD, TUCSON, AZ 857412737 (Tel: 5203952619)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 68066, TUCSON, AZ 857378066 (Tel: 8282793300)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 07, 2024

Optometrist (License #2166 in AZ)

NPI Profile Active March 16, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 16, 2010

Registered at 140 AIRPORT RD, SUITE L, ARDEN, NC 287048599 (Tel: 8286877500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 1195, ARDEN, NC 287041195 (Tel: 8286877500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 16, 2010

Recorded as HEATHER HICKSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 16, 2010

Optometrist (License #1812 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629057203
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 12, 2006
Last Update: May 07, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 68066

Tucson, AZ 857378066

Phone: 8282793300

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