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DR. MARK HOVANDER O.D.
NPI 1609846419
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Seattle, WA

Active since January 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4115 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, #101, SEATTLE, WA 98105(206) 633-2000(206) 633-4857 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Mark Hovander O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARK HOVANDER O.D. (NPI 1609846419) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (1860TX) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pacific University - College Of Optometry (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609846419
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARK HOVANDERCredential: O.D.
Location Address4115 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, #101Seattle, WA 98105-6257
Mailing Address4115 University Way Ne, #101Seattle, WA 98105-6257 · (206) 633-2000 · Fax (206) 633-4857
Phone(206) 633-2000
Fax(206) 633-4857
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPacific University - College Of OptometryGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1609846419 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 1860TX
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
4115 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, Seattle, WA 98105
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Mark Hovander 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 ID4082890835
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110512000647
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 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.
17 services17 patients
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 92201
This procedure involves a detailed examination of the back part of your eye, including the retina. It helps identify any abnormalities or issues. A retinal drawing is made to record findings. It's non-invasive and crucial for maintaining eye health.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98105 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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 6

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

MS. SHANA L KELLY M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4115 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, STE 202
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 299-1780
DR. JAMES STANFORD SWANSON DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
4115 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, SUITE 117
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 633-1048
DR. XUE ZHI WANG OMD, LAC
Acupuncturist
4115 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, SUITE #110
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 547-2435
DR. GEORGE PAUL KNUTZEN DDS
Dentist
4115 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, #206
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 632-3000
UNIVERSITY VISION CLINIC, INC.
Clinic/Center
4115 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, #101
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 633-2000
DR. LYNN ROWLAND DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
4115 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, # 209
SEATTLE, WA 98105
King County (206) 632-7575

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 Mark Hovander's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Hovander is 1609846419. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2006.

Where is Mark Hovander located?

Mark Hovander practices at 4115 University Way NE #101, Seattle, WA 98105. The listed phone number is (206) 633-2000.

What is Mark Hovander's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Mark Hovander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark Hovander 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 Mark Hovander accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Mark Hovander 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 Mark Hovander was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.