Dr Heather Prater, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Kalamazoo, MI

Dr Heather Prater, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Advanced Vision Care Pc and her current practice location is 333 Turwill Lane, Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (269) 373-3937.

Dr Heather Prater is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 003990) 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 1467782508.

Contact Information

Dr Heather Prater, OD
333 Turwill Lane,
Kalamazoo, MI 49006-2745
(269) 373-3937
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Heather Prater
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience25 Years
Location333 Turwill Lane, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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 Prater attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467782508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/13/2010
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204009533
  • Enrollment ID: I20111102000678

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Heather Prater such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467782508NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 003990 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advanced Vision Care Pc68008474432

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 Prater allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAdvanced Vision Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053497545
PECOS PAC ID: 6800847443
Enrollment ID: O20050201000747

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 Prater 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 Prater, OD
333 Turwill Lane,
Kalamazoo, MI 49006-2745

Ph: (269) 373-3937
Dr Heather Prater, OD
333 Turwill Lane,
Kalamazoo, MI 49006-2745

Ph: (269) 373-3937

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