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HECKER OPHTHALMOLOGY PA
NPI 1447319454
Ophthalmology in Greensboro, NC

Active since December 06, 2006
1507 WESTOVER TER STE C, GREENSBORO, NC 27408(336) 274-7771(336) 274-2024 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Jan 11, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Hecker Ophthalmology Pa NPPES

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

HECKER OPHTHALMOLOGY PA (NPI 1447319454) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Greensboro, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Greensboro and lists Kathryn J Hecker, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447319454
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameHECKER OPHTHALMOLOGY PA
Location Address1507 WESTOVER TER STE CGreensboro, NC 27408-7121
Mailing Address1507 Westover Ter Ste CGreensboro, NC 27408-7121 · (336) 274-7771 · Fax (336) 274-2024
Phone(336) 274-7771
Fax(336) 274-2024
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKathryn J HeckerOwner · (336) 274-7771
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1447319454 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9700982
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1507 WESTOVER TER STE C, Greensboro, NC 27408
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11511 Westover Ter, SUITE 107Greensboro, NC 27408-7128 · Phone (336) 274-7771 · Fax (336) 274-2024

Other Identifiers 4

Other01816NC · Bcbs
Other18146NC · Partners Medicare Choice
Medicaid891069ANC
OtherCN8607NC · Medicare Railroad

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Hecker Ophthalmology Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hecker Ophthalmology PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Chad Frazier, OD
Optometry
NPI 1265218481
1507 WESTOVER TER STE C
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 274-7771
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kathryn Hecker, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1992744437
1507 WESTOVER TER STE C
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 274-7771
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Chaunhi Van, M.D
Ophthalmology
NPI 1538548342
1045 N COURTENAY PKWY
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 453-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare534 mi

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

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 Hecker Ophthalmology PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hecker Ophthalmology PA is 1447319454. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2006.

Where is Hecker Ophthalmology PA located?

Hecker Ophthalmology PA is located at 1507 Westover Ter Ste C, Greensboro, NC 27408. The listed phone number is (336) 274-7771.

What is Hecker Ophthalmology PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Hecker Ophthalmology PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hecker Ophthalmology PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hecker Ophthalmology PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Hecker Ophthalmology PA, in Ophthalmology and Optometry. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Hecker Ophthalmology PA accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Hecker Ophthalmology PA 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 Hecker Ophthalmology PA was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.