Ann M Hickson, OD, MS - Medicare Optometrist in Woodbury, MN

Ann M Hickson, OD, MS is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. She went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Associated Eye Care Ltd, Associated Eye Care Ltd and her current practice location is 237 Radio Dr Ste 100, Woodbury, Minnesota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (651) 275-3000.

Ann M Hickson is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2904) 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 1851396147.

Contact Information

Ann M Hickson, OD, MS
237 Radio Dr Ste 100,
Woodbury, MN 55125-4478
(651) 275-3000
(651) 275-3027

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameAnn M Hickson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location237 Radio Dr Ste 100, Woodbury, Minnesota
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:
  • Ann M Hickson attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851396147
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163320144
  • Enrollment ID: I20031229000778

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ann M Hickson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851396147NPI-NPPES
P00125285OtherMNRAILROAD MEDICARE
248600800MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 2904 (Minnesota)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 2904 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Associated Eye Care Ltd448655243720
Associated Eye Care Ltd448655243720

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. Ann M Hickson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAssociated Eye Care Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881699197
PECOS PAC ID: 4486552437
Enrollment ID: O20031229000644

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. Ann M Hickson 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
Ann M Hickson, OD, MS
1719 Tower Dr W, Ste 100,
Stillwater, MN 55082-7512

Ph: (651) 275-3000
Ann M Hickson, OD, MS
237 Radio Dr Ste 100,
Woodbury, MN 55125-4478

Ph: (651) 275-3000

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