ABEEDA MEHWASH OD
NPI 1457915779
Optometrist in Hamden, CT

Active since April 23, 2019PECOS Enrolled
79 TALMADGE RD, HAMDEN, CT 06518(203) 623-5694 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Abeeda Mehwash Od NPPES

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

ABEEDA MEHWASH OD (NPI 1457915779) is an individual optometrist in Hamden, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (3098) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457915779
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameABEEDA MEHWASHCredential: OD
Location Address79 TALMADGE RDHamden, CT 06518-1739
Mailing Address79 Talmadge RdHamden, CT 06518-1739
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 23, 2019
✔ NPI 1457915779 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 CT · 3098
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.
79 TALMADGE RD, Hamden, CT 06518

Accepted 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)

Abeeda Mehwash Od 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Abeeda Mehwash reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
21 GRAND ST
Hartford, CT 06106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
65 JAY ST
Newark, NJ 07103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut and New Jersey enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: Sight Services PC
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
22 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06518 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

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 Abeeda Mehwash's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abeeda Mehwash is 1457915779. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2019.

Where is Abeeda Mehwash located?

Abeeda Mehwash practices at 79 Talmadge Rd, Hamden, CT 06518. The listed phone number is (203) 623-5694.

What is Abeeda Mehwash's specialty?

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

Is Abeeda Mehwash enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abeeda Mehwash is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Abeeda Mehwash's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abeeda Mehwash reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Charter Oak Health Center, Inc. (Hartford, CT) and Sight Services P.C. (Newark, NJ). Each 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 Abeeda Mehwash's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Abeeda Mehwash accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Abeeda Mehwash 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 Abeeda Mehwash was last updated on April 23, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.