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DR. HEATHER L HICKSON O.D.
NPI 1629057203
Optometrist in Tucson, AZ

Active since January 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6691 N THORNYDALE RD, TUCSON, AZ 85741(520) 395-2619(520) 308-4524 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Heather L Hickson O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HEATHER L HICKSON O.D. (NPI 1629057203) is an individual optometrist in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in North Carolina (1812) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629057203
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER L HICKSONCredential: O.D.
Location Address6691 N THORNYDALE RDTucson, AZ 85741-2737
Mailing AddressPo Box 68066Tucson, AZ 85737-8066 · (828) 279-3300 · Fax (520) 639-6595
Phone(520) 395-2619
Fax(520) 308-4524
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2024
✔ NPI 1629057203 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 · 1812✔ Licensed in AZ · 2166
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.
6691 N THORNYDALE RD, Tucson, AZ 85741
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Heather L Hickson 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 ID6406066687
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170828002985
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Hickson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cve Arizona Optometry LLC
Same address
Optometrist
6691 N THORNYDALE RD
Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619400868 (956) 795-8310

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 3

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.
90 services90 patients
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.
44 services28 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.
28 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85741 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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 2

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

CVE ARIZONA OPTOMETRY LLC
Optometrist
6691 N THORNYDALE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (956) 795-8310
HLH CVE OPTOMETRY, LLC
Optometrist
6691 N THORNYDALE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85741
Pima County (520) 395-2619

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 Heather Hickson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Hickson is 1629057203. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006.

Where is Heather Hickson located?

Heather Hickson practices at 6691 N Thornydale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741. The listed phone number is (520) 395-2619.

What is Heather Hickson's specialty?

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

Is Heather Hickson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Hickson 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 organization bills Medicare for Heather Hickson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Hickson reassigns Medicare benefits to Cve Arizona Optometry LLC (Tucson, AZ). The 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 Heather Hickson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Hickson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 13 other insurers list Heather Hickson 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 Heather Hickson was last updated on May 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.