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- Po Box 37, Ferndale, WA 98248
About Dr. Hovander
Michael S. Hovander, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Ferndale, WA specializing in optometry. Michael trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1982. Michael is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 341 services to 180 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and closure of tear duct opening using plug. This provider record is associated with NPI 1548353303.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (360) 384-1463
- Email not available
Practice Locations
PO BOX 37
Ferndale, WA 98248
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
341 services · 180 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
58 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
31 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
29 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
84 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
60 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists in Ferndale 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 7
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael S. Hovander?
Michael S. Hovander is an optometry in Ferndale, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Michael S. Hovander's address?
Michael S. Hovander is listed at Po Box 37, Ferndale, WA 98248. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael S. Hovander?
The number on file is (360) 384-1463. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael S. Hovander?
Michael S. Hovander's National Provider Identifier is 1548353303. 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 Michael S. Hovander train?
Michael S. Hovander attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael S. Hovander have?
Michael S. Hovander has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael S. Hovander perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael S. Hovander performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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