DR. ANDREA LYNN HANDS O.D
NPI 1598095218
Optometrist in Albuquerque, NM

Active since December 31, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9000 MENAUL BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112(505) 219-3113 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2018, Apr 10, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Andrea Lynn Hands O.d NPPES

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

DR. ANDREA LYNN HANDS O.D (NPI 1598095218) is an individual optometrist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (614) and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Littleton, and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598095218
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREA LYNN HANDSCredential: O.D
Location Address9000 MENAUL BLVD NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112
Mailing Address9000 Menaul Blvd NeAlbuquerque, NM 87112 · (505) 219-3113
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateDecember 31, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1598095218 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 NM · 614
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.
9000 MENAUL BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12 W Dry Creek Cir Ste 230Littleton, CO 80120-8069 · Phone (303) 798-7520

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Andrea Lynn Hands O.d 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 ID9638367600
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101217000827
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
23 services23 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87112 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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
9000 MENAUL BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112
Eyewear Supplier
9000 MENAUL BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112
Optometrist
9000 MENAUL BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112

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 Andrea Hands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrea Hands is 1598095218. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 31, 2009.

Where is Andrea Hands located?

Andrea Hands practices at 9000 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. The listed phone number is (505) 219-3113.

What is Andrea Hands's specialty?

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

Is Andrea Hands enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrea Hands 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.

What insurance does Andrea Hands accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Andrea Hands 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 Andrea Hands was last updated on August 21, 2018. 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.