Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Michael Steven Hovander, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1548353303

Dr. Michael Steven Hovander, OD is an Optometry in Ferndale, Washington. Graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 1982, 44 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Washington.

Years since qualifying
44
Trained at
Pacific University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
WA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location PO Box

The provider listed a PO Box rather than a street location, so this is not a walk-in address.

PO Box 37
Ferndale, WA 98248-0037
Phone: (360) 384-1463
Fax: (360) 384-0415
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OL1488 TX (WA)

Record details

NPI number1548353303
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedOctober 2, 2006
Last updated in NPPESAugust 5, 2026
Certification dateAugust 5, 2026
Mailing addressPo Box 37, Ferndale, WA 98248-0037

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1982 (44 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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