Active NPI 1548353303 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Steven Hovander , OD

Optometrist • Ferndale, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Hovander, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ferndale, WA. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1982, Dr. Hovander delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at PO BOX 37.

Dr. Hovander accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, closure of tear duct opening using plug, established 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

Practice Address

Po Box 37

Ferndale, WA 982480037

Telephone 3603841463

Fax 3603840415

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ferndale Vision Source Facility NPI 1265629604

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ferndale, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

44 Yrs +30.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.5 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Ferndale, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

46.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hovander (44 Years) 44 Yrs

Ferndale Specialty Average (13.5 Years) 13.5 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	84	30	$130.00	$90.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	27	$175.00	$127.96
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	58	13	$250.00	$109.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	35	35	$195.00	$126.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	21	$70.00	$36.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	29	21	$131.00	$63.92
92134 Imaging of retina	23	14	$70.00	$40.52
92250 Photography of the retina	21	19	$142.00	$31.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	31	$112.67	$90.06
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	37	36	$194.19	$127.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	36	21	$131.00	$63.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	22	$70.00	$36.92
92250 Photography of the retina	25	22	$142.00	$34.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	15	$155.00	$127.16
92134 Imaging of retina	23	18	$70.00	$40.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	151	39	$110.00	$90.84
92134 Imaging of retina	47	26	$70.00	$40.85
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$165.00	$128.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	37	25	$131.00	$63.50
92250 Photography of the retina	22	20	$142.00	$34.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	12	$70.00	$37.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	42	$110.00	$92.18
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	52	11	$250.00	$114.81
92134 Imaging of retina	44	29	$70.00	$41.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$165.00	$129.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	22	$131.00	$64.67
92250 Photography of the retina	25	24	$142.00	$36.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	48	$110.00	$75.53
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	61	12	$250.00	$113.21
92134 Imaging of retina	49	30	$70.00	$41.55
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$165.00	$128.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	18	$131.00	$57.91
92250 Photography of the retina	20	18	$142.00	$43.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$250.11	$166.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	184	45	$110.00	$74.06
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$164.43	$127.49
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	50	12	$250.00	$112.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	41	23	$131.00	$63.78
92134 Imaging of retina	41	23	$66.68	$41.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	21	$66.35	$36.63
92250 Photography of the retina	32	27	$142.00	$47.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$250.75	$164.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	159	48	$110.00	$71.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	54	54	$160.00	$123.91
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	44	12	$237.73	$110.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	43	24	$66.00	$37.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	36	20	$131.00	$62.11
92250 Photography of the retina	25	23	$142.00	$51.45
92134 Imaging of retina	24	12	$66.00	$41.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$248.00	$161.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	175	53	$107.21	$70.14
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	52	50	$160.00	$118.03
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	48	12	$205.00	$106.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	41	27	$66.00	$36.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	22	$131.00	$57.79
92250 Photography of the retina	26	24	$142.00	$63.78
92134 Imaging of retina	25	16	$66.00	$39.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$248.00	$157.57
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	13	13	$70.23	$25.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-05

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OL1488 TX

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

2014892 (WA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 05, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 37, FERNDALE, WA 982480037 (Tel: 3603841463)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 05, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 37, FERNDALE, WA 982480037 (Tel: 3603841463)

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NPI Profile Active April 11, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 11, 2008

Registered at 707 E. HOLLY ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 (Tel: 3607522020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 11, 2008

Registered at 707 E. HOLLY ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 (Tel: 3607522020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2008

Recorded as MICHAEL HOVANDER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2008

Optometrist (License #OL1488 TX in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548353303

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 02, 2006

Last Update: August 05, 2026

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 37

Ferndale, WA 982480037

Phone: 3603841463

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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