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Active NPI 1962610840 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Louise Cotter , OD

Optometrist • Saint Joseph, MI

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Cotter, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Joseph, MI. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2007, Dr. Cotter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2008 WASHINGTON AVE.

Dr. Cotter is affiliated with Myeyedr Optometry Of Michigan Llc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2008 Washington Ave

Saint Joseph, MI 490852431

Telephone 2699831303
Fax 2699831306
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Rx Optical Laboratories, Inc. Facility NPI 1114084084

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Joseph, MI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.3 Yrs
State Avg: 21.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
22 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Joseph, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cotter (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Saint Joseph Specialty Average (15.3 Years) 15.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $164.09 $115.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-15
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901004441

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 IN 18003540A

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

Myeyedr Optometry Of Michigan Llc

2008 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 490852431

Phone: 2699831303

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1154977759

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address May 15, 2024

Registered at 8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9, VIENNA, VA 221822442 (Tel: 7038478899)

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Updated Practice Location April 06, 2021

Registered at 2008 WASHINGTON AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 490852431 (Tel: 2699831303)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 06, 2021

Registered at 1950 OLD GALLOWS RD STE 520, VIENNA, VA 221823970 (Tel: 7038478899)

NPI Profile Active October 30, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 30, 2015

Registered at 321 W CLAY ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 491171715 (Tel: 2316290509)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 30, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 35, NEW BUFFALO, MI 491170035 (Tel: 2316290509)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 30, 2015

Recorded as HEATHER COTTER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 30, 2015

Optometrist (License #4901004441 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962610840
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 21, 2007
Last Update: May 15, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9

Vienna, VA 221822442

Phone: 7038478899

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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