Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Hovander, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Bellingham, WA

  • NPI 1548353303
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
707 E. Holly St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2020
fax (360) 738-9741

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 11, 2008
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #OL1488 TX
Medicaid
WA #2014892

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548353303. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
298
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$23,783
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 120 31 $90
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 37 36 $127
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 36 21 $63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 34 22 $37
92250 Photography of the retina 25 22 $35
92134 Imaging of retina 23 18 $41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 23 15 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in Bellingham Optometrist, average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $24.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
60
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$21,134
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 30 0 $1,001
Restasis Multidose (Cyclosporine) Brand 16 0 $15,188
Cyclosporine Generic 14 0 $4,945

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Hovander's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Hovander practices Optometrist in Bellingham, WA.
Where does Dr. Michael Hovander practice?
Dr. Michael Hovander practices at 707 E. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Office phone: 3607522020.
What is Dr. Michael Hovander's NPI?
Dr. Michael Hovander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548353303, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Hovander accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Hovander accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Hovander commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.