DR. BETHANY A HEATH O.D.
NPI 1043357692
Optometrist in Fort Dodge, IA

Q: What is Bethany Heath's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethany Heath is 1043357692. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2007.

Q: What is Bethany Heath's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bethany Heath was last updated on June 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since January 31, 2007PECOS Enrolled

1511 1ST AVE S, FORT DODGE, IA 50501(515) 955-7777(515) 955-7082 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2025, Nov 22, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Dr. Bethany A Heath O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BETHANY A HEATH O.D. (NPI 1043357692) is an individual optometrist in Fort Dodge, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (02354) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043357692

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BETHANY A HEATHCredential: O.D.

Location Address1511 1ST AVE SFort Dodge, IA 50501-5012

Mailing Address1511 1st Ave SFort Dodge, IA 50501-5012 · (515) 955-7777 · Fax (515) 955-7082

Phone(515) 955-7777

Fax(515) 955-7082

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2025

✔ NPI 1043357692 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · 02354

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

1511 1ST AVE S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Bethany A Heath O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Bethany Heath reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Heath Family Eyecare Inc

Same address

Optometrist

1511 1ST AVE S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1740477819 (515) 955-7777

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50501 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$122.23 typical visit price

range $52.96 – $161.40

Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.36 typical visit price

range $16.91 – $131.98

Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JEFFREY SCOTT FOREMAN O.D.

Optometrist

1511 1ST AVE S
FORT DODGE, IA 50501

Webster County (515) 955-7777

HEATH FAMILY EYECARE INC

Optometrist

1511 1ST AVE S
FORT DODGE, IA 50501

Webster County (515) 955-7777

JEFFREY S FOREMAN OD

Optometrist

1511 1ST AVE S
FORT DODGE, IA 50501

Webster County (515) 955-7777

DR. BRENT A HEATH O.D.

Optometrist

1511 1ST AVE S
FORT DODGE, IA 50501

Webster County (515) 955-7777

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bethany Heath's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethany Heath is 1043357692. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2007.

Where is Bethany Heath located?

Bethany Heath practices at 1511 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The listed phone number is (515) 955-7777.

What is Bethany Heath's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Bethany Heath enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bethany Heath is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Bethany Heath's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bethany Heath reassigns Medicare benefits to Heath Family Eyecare Inc (Fort Dodge, IA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Bethany Heath's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bethany Heath accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Bethany Heath as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bethany Heath was last updated on June 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.