Dr Leah Elizabeth Heitmeier, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Gretna, LA

Dr Leah Elizabeth Heitmeier, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Gretna, Louisiana. Her current practice location is 91 Westbank Expy Ste 510, Gretna, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 366-9435.

Dr Leah Elizabeth Heitmeier is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1909-845AT) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1902456296.

Contact Information

Dr Leah Elizabeth Heitmeier, OD
91 Westbank Expy Ste 510,
Gretna, LA 70053-3615
(504) 366-9435
(504) 368-5585



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Leah Elizabeth Heitmeier
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location91 Westbank Expy Ste 510, Gretna, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902456296
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/18/2019
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052700234
  • Enrollment ID: I20211109001602

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leah Elizabeth Heitmeier such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902456296NPI-NPPES
1909-845ATOtherLALOUISIANA OPTOMETRY LICENSE
3022OtherOKOKLAHOMA OPTOMETRY LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3022 (Oklahoma)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 1909-845AT (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Leah Elizabeth Heitmeier allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameLauren Agnew Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922674084
PECOS PAC ID: 7618366329
Enrollment ID: O20211118002464

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Provider NameDr. Leah Heitmeier Eyecare & Assoc., Apoc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659024800
PECOS PAC ID: 7911392840
Enrollment ID: O20220311000834

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Leah Elizabeth Heitmeier, OD
91 Westbank Expy Ste 510,
Gretna, LA 70053-3615

Ph: (504) 366-9435
Dr Leah Elizabeth Heitmeier, OD
91 Westbank Expy Ste 510,
Gretna, LA 70053-3615

Ph: (504) 366-9435

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 91 Westbank Expy Ste 510, Gretna, LA 70053
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