Dr John Heltsley, - Medicare Optometrist in Hopkinsville, KY

Dr John Heltsley, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1620 S Main St, Hopkinsville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 886-6316.

Dr John Heltsley is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 1265DT) 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 1649378613.

Contact Information

Dr John Heltsley,
1620 S Main St,
Hopkinsville, KY 42240-1990
(270) 886-6316
(270) 886-6323

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Heltsley
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location1620 S Main St, Hopkinsville, Kentucky
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:
  • Dr John Heltsley attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649378613
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/31/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012995103
  • Enrollment ID: I20040716000752

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Heltsley such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649378613NPI-NPPES
77902294MedicaidKY
000000051763OtherKYANTHEM
77012659MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1265DT (Kentucky)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 John Heltsley allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameHeltsley Eye Care Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982883161
PECOS PAC ID: 6608094982
Enrollment ID: O20140908001860

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 John Heltsley 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 John Heltsley,
Po Box 786, 1620 South Main St,
Hopkinsville, KY 42241

Ph: (270) 886-6316
Dr John Heltsley,
1620 S Main St,
Hopkinsville, KY 42240-1990

Ph: (270) 886-6316

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