Dr. A. Gale Heckert , OD
Optometrist • Indiana, PA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. A. Heckert, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Indiana, PA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Heckert delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 689 PHILADELPHIA ST.
Dr. Heckert is affiliated with Indiana Eye Care Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
689 Philadelphia St
Indiana, PA 157013929
Medicare Profile & Education
Southern College Of Optometry
1991
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Indiana, PA
Practicing in Indiana, PA (2764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
79 | 45 | $100.00 | $85.92 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
51 | 50 | $136.00 | $117.90 |
|
92134
Imaging of retina
|
37 | 22 | $75.00 | $37.03 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
23 | 12 | $83.00 | $58.80 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
19 | 13 | $75.00 | $31.68 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
15 | 15 | $90.00 | $34.62 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
12 | 12 | $165.00 | $139.22 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2022-06-15NUCC 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
Indiana Eye Care Inc
678 Philadelphia St, Indiana, PA 157013930
Phone: 7243498000
Secondary Practice Locations
678 Philadelphia St
Indiana, PA 157013930
Phone: 7243498000
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 689 PHILADELPHIA ST, INDIANA, PA 157013929 (Tel: 7244654747)
Registered at 689 PHILADELPHIA ST, INDIANA, PA 157013929 (Tel: 7244654747)
Recorded as A. HECKERT, O.D.
Optometrist (License #OEG001026 in PA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
689 Philadelphia St
Indiana, PA 157013929
Phone: 7244654747
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