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DR. HILDY L STRONGWATER OD
NPI 1710943345
Optometrist in Whitehall, PA

Active since April 22, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2414 MACARTHUR RD, WHITEHALL, PA 18052(610) 432-3937(610) 432-0124 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 25, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Hildy L Strongwater Od NPPES

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

DR. HILDY L STRONGWATER OD (NPI 1710943345) is an individual optometrist in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OE006824T) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710943345
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HILDY L STRONGWATERCredential: OD
Location Address2414 MACARTHUR RDWhitehall, PA 18052-3810
Mailing Address441 Northampton StEasten, PA 18042 · (610) 253-8132 · Fax (610) 252-2286
Phone(610) 432-3937
Fax(610) 432-0124
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 25, 2011
✔ NPI 1710943345 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 PA · OE006824T
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.
2414 MACARTHUR RD, Whitehall, PA 18052
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified081734001PA
Medicaid0011401130004PA
Medicare UPINT28660
Other02541400PA · Capital Blue Cross Group
Other01554301PA · Capital Blue Cross
Medicare PIN203593Y3QPA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Hildy L Strongwater Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Hildy Strongwater reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Independence Corporation
0.2 mi
Optometrist
2274 MACARTHUR RD
Whitehall, PA 18052
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972549657 (610) 432-3937

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18052 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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 Hildy Strongwater's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hildy Strongwater is 1710943345. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2006.

Where is Hildy Strongwater located?

Hildy Strongwater practices at 2414 Macarthur Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052. The listed phone number is (610) 432-3937.

What is Hildy Strongwater's specialty?

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

Is Hildy Strongwater enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hildy Strongwater is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Hildy Strongwater's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hildy Strongwater reassigns Medicare benefits to Independence Corporation (Whitehall, PA). 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 Hildy Strongwater's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hildy Strongwater accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 6 other insurers list Hildy Strongwater 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 Hildy Strongwater was last updated on May 25, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.