HEATHER M. DOWDY, O.D.
NPI 1669669156
Optometrist in Southaven, MS

Q: What is Heather M. Dowdy, O.D.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather M. Dowdy, O.D. is 1669669156. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2007.

Q: What is Heather M. Dowdy, O.D.'s specialty?

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

Active since September 27, 2007

6811 SOUTHCREST PKWY, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671(662) 349-1920(662) 349-1995 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Heather M. Dowdy, O.d. NPPES

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

HEATHER M. DOWDY, O.D. (NPI 1669669156) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Southaven, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. The organization lists Heather M. Dowdy, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669669156

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameHEATHER M. DOWDY, O.D.

Location Address6811 SOUTHCREST PKWYSouthaven, MS 38671-9538

Mailing Address6811 Southcrest PkwySouthaven, MS 38671-9538 · (662) 349-1920 · Fax (662) 349-1995

Phone(662) 349-1920

Fax(662) 349-1995

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialHeather M. DowdyOptometrist · (662) 349-1920

Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 2015

✔ NPI 1669669156 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 MS · 694

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.

6811 SOUTHCREST PKWY, Southaven, MS 38671

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINV00998

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Heather M. Dowdy, O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Heather M. Dowdy, O.D., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Heather Dowdy, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1023079068

6811 SOUTHCREST PKWY
Southaven, MS 38671

(662) 349-1920

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 M. Dowdy, O.D.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather M. Dowdy, O.D. is 1669669156. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2007.

Where is Heather M. Dowdy, O.D. located?

Heather M. Dowdy, O.D. is located at 6811 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, MS 38671. The listed phone number is (662) 349-1920.

What is Heather M. Dowdy, O.D.'s specialty?

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

Is Heather M. Dowdy, O.D. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather M. Dowdy, O.D. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Heather M. Dowdy, O.D.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Heather M. Dowdy, O.D.. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Heather M. Dowdy, O.D. accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Heather M. Dowdy, O.D. 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 M. Dowdy, O.D. was last updated on March 10, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.