Dr Cynthia Gale Heard, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Memphis, TN

Dr Cynthia Gale Heard, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Memphis, Tennessee. She went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Southern College Of Optometry and her current practice location is 1225 Madison Ave, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 722-3250.

Dr Cynthia Gale Heard is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 2786) 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 1063463941.

Contact Information

Dr Cynthia Gale Heard, OD
1225 Madison Ave,
Memphis, TN 38104-2211
(901) 722-3250
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Cynthia Gale Heard
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location1225 Madison Ave, Memphis, Tennessee
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 Cynthia Gale Heard attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063463941
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628096096
  • Enrollment ID: I20080218000063

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Cynthia Gale Heard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063463941NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2786 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern College Of Optometry458755045461

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 Cynthia Gale Heard allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSouthern College Of Optometry
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851384986
PECOS PAC ID: 4587550454
Enrollment ID: O20040226000558

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 Cynthia Gale Heard 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 Cynthia Gale Heard, OD
1245 Madison Ave,
Memphis, TN 38104-2211

Ph: (901) 722-3265
Dr Cynthia Gale Heard, OD
1225 Madison Ave,
Memphis, TN 38104-2211

Ph: (901) 722-3250

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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