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Dr. Joseph David Heward , OD

Optometrist • Biddeford, ME

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Heward, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Biddeford, ME. Practice services are available at 50 BOULDER WAY under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient problem focused 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

50 Boulder Way

Biddeford, ME 040059442

Telephone 2072862020
Fax 2072862022
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wal-Mart Stores East Lp Facility NPI 1639196900

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Biddeford, ME

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 29.3 Yrs
State Avg: 24.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Biddeford, ME (324 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
42.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
24 24 $136.04 $78.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License ME OPT568

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
263470099 (ME)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Npi
1073773487 (ME)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID David Heward Individual Npi
1851356588 (ME)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners
Lori Mckeown

Pharmacist

NPI 1134606288
NPI 1376020909

Registered Pharmacist

NPI 1588384812

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1740767870

Pharmacist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 06, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 06, 2015

Registered at 50 BOULDER WAY, BIDDEFORD, ME 040059442 (Tel: 2072862020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2015

Registered at 50 BOULDER WAY, BIDDEFORD, ME 040059442 (Tel: 2072862020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 06, 2015

Recorded as JOSEPH HEWARD, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 06, 2015

Optometrist (License #OPT568 in ME)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851356588
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 18, 2006
Last Update: November 06, 2015
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

50 Boulder Way

Biddeford, ME 040059442

Phone: 2072862020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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