Dr Heather Michelle Dowdy, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Southaven, MS

Dr Heather Michelle Dowdy, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Southaven, Mississippi. She went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 6811 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, Mississippi. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 349-1920.

Dr Heather Michelle Dowdy is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 694) 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 1023079068.

Contact Information

Dr Heather Michelle Dowdy, OD
6811 Southcrest Pkwy,
Southaven, MS 38671-9538
(662) 349-1920
(662) 349-1995

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Heather Michelle Dowdy
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location6811 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, Mississippi
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 Heather Michelle Dowdy attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023079068
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/10/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183690696
  • Enrollment ID: I20040907000774

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Heather Michelle Dowdy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023079068NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 694 (Mississippi)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. Dr Heather Michelle Dowdy allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameHeather M. Dowdy, O.d.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669669156
PECOS PAC ID: 0648354035
Enrollment ID: O20080225000031

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 Heather Michelle Dowdy 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 Heather Michelle Dowdy, OD
6811 Southcrest Pkwy,
Southaven, MS 38671-9538

Ph: (662) 349-1920
Dr Heather Michelle Dowdy, OD
6811 Southcrest Pkwy,
Southaven, MS 38671-9538

Ph: (662) 349-1920

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