AMANDA HEYWARD OD
NPI 1518489723
Optometrist in Charlotte, NC

Active since July 10, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8811 BLAKENEY PROFESSIONAL DR STE 100, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277(980) 333-6012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 17, 2018, Jul 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Amanda Heyward Od NPPES

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

AMANDA HEYWARD OD (NPI 1518489723) is an individual optometrist in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2506) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Salisbury, and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518489723
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameAMANDA HEYWARDCredential: OD
Location Address8811 BLAKENEY PROFESSIONAL DR STE 100Charlotte, NC 28277-6599
Mailing Address3512 Ritch AveCharlotte, NC 28206-2014
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1518489723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2506✔ Licensed in SC · 2000
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.
8811 BLAKENEY PROFESSIONAL DR STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28277

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11601 Brenner AveSalisbury, NC 28144-2515 · Phone (704) 638-9000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amanda Heyward Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8527496173
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200316000126
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 Amanda Heyward reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Optometrist
2501 THE PLAZA, SUITE 2
Charlotte, NC 28205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
Optometrist
7735 N TRYON ST
Charlotte, NC 28262
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 28 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28277 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 3

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

Optometrist
8811 BLAKENEY PROFESSIONAL DR STE 100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Optometrist
8811 BLAKENEY PROFESSIONAL DR STE 100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Optometrist
8811 BLAKENEY PROFESSIONAL DR STE 100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277

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 Amanda Heyward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amanda Heyward is 1518489723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2017.

Where is Amanda Heyward located?

Amanda Heyward practices at 8811 Blakeney Professional Dr Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28277. The listed phone number is (980) 333-6012.

What is Amanda Heyward's specialty?

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

Is Amanda Heyward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amanda Heyward is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Amanda Heyward's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amanda Heyward reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Midwood Eye Optometry PLLC (Charlotte, NC) and Ryan Leblanc Od PLLC (Charlotte, NC). 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 Amanda Heyward's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amanda Heyward accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 7 other insurers list Amanda Heyward 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 Amanda Heyward was last updated on October 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.