David Heitmeier, OD
NPI 1801989009 · Optometrist · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Heitmeier, OD is a Optometrist provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1801989009).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801989009
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1029010T (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
446 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 155 | $117 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 113 | $84 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 61 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 52 | $58 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 33 | $38 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 32 | $33 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$117 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 437 | 154 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 126 | 34 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 118 | 27 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 77 | 26 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 41 | 33 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 39 | 14 |
| Timolol Maleate | 39 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$164 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2010-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Heitmeier's NPI number?
- David Heitmeier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801989009, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Heitmeier's specialty?
- David Heitmeier is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is David Heitmeier located?
- David Heitmeier's practice location on file with NPPES is 3501 Holiday Drive, New Orleans, LA 70114-8250.
- What is David Heitmeier's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Heitmeier is (504) 368-7081.
- Does David Heitmeier accept Medicare?
- David Heitmeier is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Heitmeier's NPI active?
- Yes — David Heitmeier's NPI (1801989009) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.