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Hetal Rana, OD

Optometrist in Columbia, MD · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1497865810

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Hetal Rana
Credential OD
Sex Female
Practice address Columbia, MD, 21044
Fax (443) 319-5915
Enumeration date Aug 30, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 4, 2019

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 4281 (MA) Secondary
152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 2038 (MD) Primary
152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 046009681 (IL) Secondary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
046009681 Medicaid IL -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Hetal Rana?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Hetal Rana is 1497865810, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Hetal Rana practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Columbia, MD. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2019-01-04.