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Optometry

Andrea L. Hands, OD

Sees patients in Albuquerque, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Andrea L. Hands, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Albuquerque, NM. NPI 1598095218. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Andrea L. Hands, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
Southern California College Of OptometryMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Contact Lens Associates, LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Andrea L. Hands see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Albuquerque, NM. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Andrea L. Hands's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Andrea L. Hands accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrea L. Hands accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Andrea L. Hands?
(505) 883-2550, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Andrea L. Hands's NPI number?
1598095218. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Andrea L. Hands is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Andrea L. Hands as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Contact Lens Associates, LLC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Albuquerque

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolSouthern California College Of Optometry
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598095218
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians