Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HOVANDER
Michael Steven 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (360) 384-1463
- Email not available
Practice Locations
PO BOX 37
Ferndale, WA 98248
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
341 services · 180 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
58 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
35 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
31 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
29 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
23 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
21 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
84 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
60 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hovander?
Dr. Hovander is an optometry in Ferndale, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hovander's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Hovander?
The number on file is (360) 384-1463. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Hovander?
Dr. 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 Dr. Hovander train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Hovander have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Hovander perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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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