DR. MICHAEL STERVEN HOVANDER O.D. NPI 1548353303

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1548353303
  • Provider Name: DR. MICHAEL STERVEN HOVANDER, O.D.
  • Classification: Optometrist - 152W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 707 E. HOLLY ST.
    BELLINGHAM, WA
    ZIP 98225
  • Phone: (360) 752-2020

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NPI Details

DR. Michael Sterven Hovander, O.D. is an optometrist in Bellingham, WA with 44 years of experience. The provider is doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system. DR. Michael Sterven Hovander, O.D. NPI is 1548353303. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: PACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year:1982

The provider's business location address is:

707 E. HOLLY ST.
BELLINGHAM, WA
ZIP 98225
Phone: (360) 752-2020
Fax: (360) 738-9741

The NPI 1548353303 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA).

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 10/2/2006 and was last updated on 4/11/2008.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1152W00000XOptometristOL1488 TXWASHINGTONYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1GAB09864MEDICARE PINWASHINGTON
21326130001MEDICARE NSCWASHINGTON
3T01990MEDICARE UPINWASHINGTON
42014892MEDICAIDWASHINGTON
5GAB09865MEDICARE PINWASHINGTON

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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