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Dr. Christopher R Howard , OD

Optometrist • Crestview, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Howard, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Crestview, FL. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1996, Dr. Howard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1005 S FERDON BLVD.

Dr. Howard accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1005 S Ferdon Blvd

Crestview, FL 325364509

Telephone 8506821859
Fax 8506828674
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eye Site Of Crestivew Pa Facility NPI 1649449117

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Crestview, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +11.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Crestview, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
9.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howard (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Crestview Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 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
92250 Photography of the retina
484 375 $74.00 $35.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
254 254 $124.98 $119.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
211 181 $89.81 $88.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
110 70 $125.00 $123.13
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
60 57 $65.00 $59.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
28 28 $145.00 $141.83
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report
16 16 $56.00 $34.35
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
13 13 $86.00 $84.64
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
13 13 $14.00 $10.71
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
12 11 $70.00 $60.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $110.00 $108.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
11 11 $56.00 $54.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC3124

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S866TA408

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
620311600 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ptan Medicare
EB882A
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
20837 (FL)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 27, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2015

Registered at 1005 S FERDON BLVD, CRESTVIEW, FL 325364509 (Tel: 8506821859)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2015

Registered at 1005 S FERDON BLVD, CRESTVIEW, FL 325364509 (Tel: 8506821859)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HOWARD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2015

Optometrist (License #OPC3124 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629108709
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 06, 2007
Last Update: March 27, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1005 S Ferdon Blvd

Crestview, FL 325364509

Phone: 8506821859

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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