Provider Profile
Heather L. Purman, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Purman
Heather L. Purman, OD is an optometrist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Heather trained at Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2019. Medicare claims data shows Heather provided 2,672 services to 2,330 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, 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
- (404) 257-0814
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5505 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD STE 300
Atlanta, GA 30342
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
2,672 services · 2,330 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
335 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
94 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
818 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
649 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
375 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
85 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
53 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
20 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
114 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | Office visit | 99307 |
81 | 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.
Other optometrists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Atlanta 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing 7
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Purman?
Dr. Purman is an optometrist in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Purman's address?
Dr. Purman is listed at 5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30342. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Purman?
The number on file is (404) 257-0814. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Purman?
Dr. Purman's National Provider Identifier is 1750942181. 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 Dr. Purman train?
Dr. Purman attended Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Purman have?
Dr. Purman has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Purman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Purman performs procedures including placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as photography of the 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
Is Dr. Purman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Purman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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