Provider Profile
Heather L. Hickson, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hickson
Heather L. Hickson, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Heather trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 2000. Medicare claims data shows Heather provided 162 services to 146 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient complete exam of visual system.
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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
- (520) 395-2619
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6691 N THORNYDALE RD
Tucson, AZ 85741
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
162 services · 146 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
90 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
28 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
44 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
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 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Tucson 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2000 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Heather L. Hickson?
Heather L. Hickson is an optometrist in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Heather L. Hickson's address?
Heather L. Hickson is listed at 6691 N Thornydale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Heather L. Hickson?
The number on file is (520) 395-2619. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Heather L. Hickson?
Heather L. Hickson's National Provider Identifier is 1629057203. 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
Where did Heather L. Hickson train?
Heather L. Hickson attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Heather L. Hickson have?
Heather L. Hickson has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Heather L. Hickson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Heather L. Hickson provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new 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
Is Heather L. Hickson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Heather L. Hickson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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