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DR. HEATHER A COHEN O.D.
NPI 1982005179
Optometrist in Nashville, TN

Active since September 08, 2014PECOS Enrolled
602A 45TH AVE N, NASHVILLE, TN 37209(228) 547-6930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 2, 2021, Jul 24, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Heather A Cohen O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HEATHER A COHEN O.D. (NPI 1982005179) is an individual optometrist in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Louisiana (1786-72OT) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982005179
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER A COHENCredential: O.D.
Location Address602A 45TH AVE NNashville, TN 37209-2342
Mailing Address1950 Old Gallows Rd Ste 520Vienna, VA 22182-3970 · (703) 847-8899 · Fax (866) 795-4020
Phone(228) 547-6930
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2021
✔ NPI 1982005179 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 LA · 1786-72OT
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.
602A 45TH AVE N, Nashville, TN 37209
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18040 Saint Charles AveNew Orleans, LA 70118 · Phone (504) 866-6311 · Fax (504) 866-8217

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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. Heather A Cohen O.d. 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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Cohen reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates, PLLC
14 mi
Optometrist
1800 GALLERIA BLVD, 1330
Franklin, TN 37067
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Ky Doctors Of Optometry, PLLC
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194739490 (615) 771-7382
Tn Doctors Of Optometry, PLLC
178 mi
Optometrist
231 NEW BYHALIA RD STE 100
Collierville, TN 38017
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538827050 (901) 854-6798
Artis Beatty A Professional Optometry Corporation
438 mi
Optometrist
170 NORTHSHORE BLVD STE C
Slidell, LA 70460
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780317917 (985) 641-1228

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 37209 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%54 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Cohen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Cohen is 1982005179. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2014.

Where is Heather Cohen located?

Heather Cohen practices at 602A 45th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209. The listed phone number is (228) 547-6930.

What is Heather Cohen's specialty?

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

Is Heather Cohen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Cohen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Heather Cohen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Cohen reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates, PLLC (Franklin, TN), Tn Doctors Of Optometry, PLLC (Collierville, TN) and Artis Beatty A Professional Optometry Corporation (Slidell, LA). Each 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 Cohen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Cohen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Health and Oscar Health Insurance and 5 other insurers list Heather Cohen 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 Cohen was last updated on August 2, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.