JOHN C HERSEY OD
NPI 1700816352
Optometrist in Palmyra, ME
About John C Hersey Od NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOHN C HERSEY OD (NPI 1700816352) is an individual optometrist in Palmyra, Maine, licensed in Maine (OPT856) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 20, 2026, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hermon.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
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
John C Hersey 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.
CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA
Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.
Certificate of Waiver 20D2122108
John C Hersey Od PC · Hermon, MEAreas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04965 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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 John Hersey's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Hersey is 1700816352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.
Where is John Hersey located?
John Hersey practices at 1487 Main St, Palmyra, ME 04965. The listed phone number is (207) 223-5555.
What is John Hersey's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is John Hersey enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Hersey 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.
Does John Hersey hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 20D2122108) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 20, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does John Hersey accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list John Hersey 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 John Hersey was last updated on February 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.
# John C Hersey, OD · NPI 1700816352
Optometrist provider in Palmyra, Maine. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 3, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1700816352 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 3, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist · taxonomy 152W00000X
- **State license:** OPT856 (Maine)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1487 MAIN ST, Palmyra, ME 04965-3237
- **Phone:** (207) 223-5555 · **Fax:** (207) 223-5555
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health
- **Medical school:** New England College Of Optometry, class of 2001
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 17, 2026
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1700816352) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.