Physician Profile
Heather A. Hancock, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hancock
Heather A. Hancock, MD is a healthcare provider in Jackson, MS specializing in ophthalmology. Heather trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. According to Medicare claims data, Heather cared for 4,416 Medicare patients across 10,928 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and injection of drug into eye.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (601) 984-5020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2500 N STATE ST
Jackson, MS 39216
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,928 services · 4,416 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
2,124 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
54 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
33 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67113 |
16 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera by photocoagulation | Procedure | 67220 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
50 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Jackson 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2004 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hancock's specialty?
Dr. Hancock is an eye doctor in Jackson, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hancock?
Dr. Hancock is listed at 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hancock?
The number on file is (601) 984-5020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hancock's NPI number?
Dr. Hancock's National Provider Identifier is 1821120072. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hancock's medical education?
Dr. Hancock attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hancock been practicing?
Dr. Hancock has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hancock known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hancock performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hancock confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hancock. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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