Active NPI 1104856681 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Howard Russell Day , OD

Optometrist • Gardendale, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Day, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Gardendale, AL. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1987, Dr. Day delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 137 WEST SHUGART RIDGE ROAD.

Dr. Day is affiliated with Day Optometry Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

137 West Shugart Ridge Road

Gardendale, AL 35071

Telephone 2056315681

Fax 2056312479

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Day Optometry Clinic Pc Facility NPI 1538204607

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Gardendale, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +20.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.4 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Gardendale, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

30.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Day (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Gardendale Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,532	13	$2.73	$1.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	110	$99.78	$82.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	150	145	$150.84	$113.01
92250 Photography of the retina	138	130	$76.91	$33.09
92134 Imaging of retina	69	68	$56.91	$36.20
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	61	16	$162.00	$109.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	43	$140.00	$116.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	24	$57.00	$32.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	20	$90.81	$56.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	136	$96.75	$83.57
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	163	162	$146.66	$115.72
92250 Photography of the retina	140	134	$75.00	$34.11
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	72	17	$161.61	$98.75
92134 Imaging of retina	71	71	$55.00	$37.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	28	$55.00	$33.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	22	$89.00	$56.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	189	186	$139.98	$111.04
92250 Photography of the retina	163	162	$75.00	$32.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	136	101	$92.81	$80.88
92134 Imaging of retina	80	77	$55.00	$35.78
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	78	17	$155.00	$95.55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	27	25	$92.00	$79.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	23	$55.00	$32.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	20	$89.00	$54.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$59.50	$52.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	192	187	$136.88	$119.63
92250 Photography of the retina	160	153	$75.00	$36.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	103	$86.71	$86.05
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	82	20	$149.63	$105.77
92134 Imaging of retina	79	76	$55.00	$38.65
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	29	$55.00	$35.05
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	26	23	$88.00	$84.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	19	$57.95	$53.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	20	$89.00	$58.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$157.00	$142.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	202	201	$134.20	$119.05
92250 Photography of the retina	173	167	$74.77	$42.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	166	138	$74.67	$70.72
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	88	27	$144.59	$104.73
92134 Imaging of retina	71	71	$55.00	$38.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	27	$54.68	$35.13
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	20	$86.80	$83.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$154.40	$142.47
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$89.00	$58.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,440	13	$2.39	$1.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	281	280	$128.97	$117.41
92250 Photography of the retina	228	224	$73.00	$46.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	206	144	$72.97	$69.04
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	124	29	$141.90	$105.50
92134 Imaging of retina	103	96	$53.98	$38.20
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	31	$52.00	$34.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	25	$89.00	$59.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	26	26	$85.00	$81.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,261	11	$2.56	$1.43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	318	317	$126.97	$116.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	284	175	$71.97	$66.89
92250 Photography of the retina	255	248	$73.00	$51.94
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	132	28	$140.00	$103.06
92134 Imaging of retina	106	105	$52.01	$38.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	47	47	$83.96	$81.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	29	$52.00	$33.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	27	26	$89.00	$59.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$147.00	$141.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	328	328	$124.80	$114.26
92250 Photography of the retina	281	272	$73.00	$59.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	223	154	$69.94	$67.52
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	168	37	$139.00	$97.74
92134 Imaging of retina	117	113	$50.00	$37.35
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	82	81	$81.90	$78.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	42	$50.00	$33.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	40	23	$215.00	$114.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	25	$87.00	$59.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$144.79	$138.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$103.00	$99.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$52.00	$40.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-06-01

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S658

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000058106 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Day Optometry Clinic Pc

137 W Shugart Ridge Rd, Gardendale, AL 350712671

Phone: 2056315681414

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Christopher Yarbrough , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1396153524

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Melanie Lawrence , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1437553336

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Sharon Day , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1457382343

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 01, 2021

Registered at 137 W SHUGART RIDGE RD, GARDENDALE, AL 350712671 (Tel: 2056315681)

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NPI Profile Active November 18, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 18, 2008

Registered at 137 WEST SHUGART RIDGE ROAD, GARDENDALE, AL 35071 (Tel: 2056315681)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 18, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 947, GARDENDALE, AL 350710947 (Tel: 2056315681)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 18, 2008

Recorded as HOWARD DAY, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 18, 2008

Optometrist (License #S658 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104856681

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 03, 2006

Last Update: June 01, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

137 W Shugart Ridge Rd

Gardendale, AL 350712671

Phone: 2056315681

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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