Quick answers
- Does Leo F. Hettiger accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Leo F. Hettiger may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Leo F. Hettiger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 312 Original Medicare patients and 3,160 services for Leo F. Hettiger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leo F. Hettiger's NPI number?
- 1821052846. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Leo F. Hettiger, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 312 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,160 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)560 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)179 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)151 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)104 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)66 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety23%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Leo F. Hettiger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1205 N Olive RdFlora, IL 62839
- 1205 N Olive Rd, Hettiger Eye Care CenterFlora, IL 62839 (618) 662‑4045
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821052846 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians