Dr. Ryan J. Heady
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 11 years
- Graduated from: Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
- Graduation year: 2010
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1295028058
Dr. Ryan J. Heady O.D.
Optometrist
He is located at 3231 South National Avenue Suite 165 in Springfield, MO 65807. Can help patients with the following: Blindness, Cataracts, Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Diabetic Retinopathy, Esotropia, Eye Allergy. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295028058. Appointment can be made via the phone number (417) 820-9393. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ryan J. Heady.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Ryan J. Heady
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ryan J. Heady as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ryan J. Heady is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Ryan J. Heady is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Allergan | $638 |
| Tissuetech | $321 |
| Alcon | $219 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1354 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $150 |
Studies
ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated in 2010Affiliated practices
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady treat?
Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady provides treatment for Blindness, Cataracts, Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Diabetic Retinopathy, Esotropia, Eye Allergy. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady?
Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady's office is located at 3231 South National Avenue Suite 165 in Springfield, MO 65807.
Does Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady is affiliated with Mercy Clinic-Head & Neck Surgery. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ryan Jeffrey Heady is affiliated with MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD.