Dr. Heather L Hickson , OD
Optometrist • Tucson, AZ
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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
6691 N Thornydale Rd
Tucson, AZ 857412737
Medicare Profile & Education
Pennsylvania College Of Optometry
2000
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tucson, AZ
Practicing in Tucson, AZ (1373 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| 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: 2024-05-07NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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
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Registered at 6691 N THORNYDALE RD, TUCSON, AZ 857412737 (Tel: 5203952619)
Registered at PO BOX 68066, TUCSON, AZ 857378066 (Tel: 8282793300)
Optometrist (License #2166 in AZ)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 140 AIRPORT RD, SUITE L, ARDEN, NC 287048599 (Tel: 8286877500)
Registered at PO BOX 1195, ARDEN, NC 287041195 (Tel: 8286877500)
Recorded as HEATHER HICKSON, O.D.
Optometrist (License #1812 in NC)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 68066
Tucson, AZ 857378066
Phone: 8282793300
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