Matthew L Hecht, M D - Medicare Ophthalmology in Lawndale, CA

Matthew L Hecht, M D is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Lawndale, California. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 4161 Redondo Beach Blvd, Ste 300, Lawndale, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 370-5648.

Matthew L Hecht is licensed to practice in California (license number A064034) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1184783508.

Contact Information

Matthew L Hecht, M D
4161 Redondo Beach Blvd, Ste 300,
Lawndale, CA 90260-3306
(310) 370-5648
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMatthew L Hecht
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location4161 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Matthew L Hecht attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184783508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/27/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022105071
  • Enrollment ID: I20101213000157

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Matthew L Hecht such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184783508NPI-NPPES
00A640340MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A064034 (California)Primary

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. Matthew L Hecht allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHecht Eye Institute Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205132370
PECOS PAC ID: 4082890785
Enrollment ID: O20110513000379

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. Matthew L Hecht 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
Matthew L Hecht, M D
4161 Redondo Beach Blvd, Ste 300,
Lawndale, CA 90260-3306

Ph: (310) 370-5648
Matthew L Hecht, M D
4161 Redondo Beach Blvd, Ste 300,
Lawndale, CA 90260-3306

Ph: (310) 370-5648

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Practice Location: 4223 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260
Phone: 310-370-5648    Fax: 310-370-0449

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