Dr Kathryn J Hecker, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Greensboro, NC

Dr Kathryn J Hecker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. She went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Hecker Ophthalmology Pa and her current practice location is 1507 Westover Ter, Ste C, Greensboro, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 274-7771.

Dr Kathryn J Hecker is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9700982) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1992744437.

Contact Information

Dr Kathryn J Hecker, MD
1507 Westover Ter, Ste C,
Greensboro, NC 27408-7130
(336) 274-7771
(336) 274-2024

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kathryn J Hecker
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location1507 Westover Ter, Greensboro, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kathryn J Hecker attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992744437
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698782456
  • Enrollment ID: I20060320000455

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kathryn J Hecker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992744437NPI-NPPES
7901816MedicaidNC
180033686OtherNCMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 9700982 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hecker Ophthalmology Pa23655535263

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Kathryn J Hecker allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHecker Ophthalmology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447319454
PECOS PAC ID: 2365553526
Enrollment ID: O20101207001254

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kathryn J Hecker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kathryn J Hecker, MD
1507 Westover Ter, Suite C,
Greensboro, NC 27408-7130

Ph: (336) 274-7771
Dr Kathryn J Hecker, MD
1507 Westover Ter, Ste C,
Greensboro, NC 27408-7130

Ph: (336) 274-7771

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