J. TIMOTHY HEFFERNAN M.D. – NPI #1093791121
Ophthalmology
A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.
J. HEFFERNAN is an ophthalmologist located in TACOMA, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1093791121 to J. HEFFERNAN on December 20, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name JOHN HEFFERNAN. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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NPI Profile for
JOHN T. HEFFERNAN
(more than 20 years ago)
TACOMA, WA 98405-3728 Phone: (206) 212-2100 Fax: (206) 212-2194
1 Other location(s):
Suite 580
Seattle, WA 98104-1306
Phone: (206) 215-2052
Fax: (206) 215-2280
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003-8714 Phone: (206) 212-2100 Fax: (206) 212-2194
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Identifiers for J. HEFFERNAN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | LABOR & INDUSTRIES | WA | 0036104 |
| other | RAILROAD MEDICARE | 180016727 | |
| other | REGENCE HEALTHCARE | 3862HE | |
| medicaid | WA | 1777200 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207WX0200X - Ophthalmology / Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Primary) |
WA | MD00016843 |
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology |
WA | MD00016843 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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