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Active NPI 1972565737 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Howard Hettler , OD

Optometrist • Alexandria, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Hettler, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Alexandria, VA. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1984, Dr. Hettler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6098 FRANCONIA RD.

Dr. Hettler is affiliated with May And Hettler, O.D., Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6098 Franconia Rd

Alexandria, VA 223101742

Telephone 7039710544
Fax 7037197627
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 May & Hettler, O.d., Pllc Facility NPI 1386689081

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Alexandria, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +24.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.4 Yrs
State Avg: 20.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
41 Specialists

Practicing in Alexandria, VA (1522 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
32.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hettler (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Alexandria Specialty Average (17.4 Years) 17.4 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 13 $148.73 $100.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $210.78 $141.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VA 0618000063

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

May And Hettler, O.d., Pllc

9150 Key Commons Ct, Manassas, VA 201105300

Phone: 7033691302

May And Hettler, O.d., Pllc

6756 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 223066701

Phone: 7037681677

May And Hettler, O.d., Pllc

6098 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 223101742

Phone: 7039710544

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1568425619

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1720341316

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 02, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 02, 2011

Registered at 6098 FRANCONIA RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 223101742 (Tel: 7039710544)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 02, 2011

Registered at 6098 FRANCONIA RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 223101742 (Tel: 7039710544)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 02, 2011

Recorded as DAVID HETTLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 02, 2011

Optometrist (License #0618000063 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972565737
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 05, 2006
Last Update: March 02, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6098 Franconia Rd

Alexandria, VA 223101742

Phone: 7039710544

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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