Active NPI 1730120114 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Howard D Budner , OD

Optometrist • Silver Spring, MD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Budner, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Budner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 13505 CONNECTICUT AVE.

Dr. Budner is affiliated with Myeyedr Optometry Of Maryland Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure, established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

13505 Connecticut Ave

Silver Spring, MD 209062912

Telephone 3014380555

Fax 3014380556

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Aspen Hill Optometry, Llc Facility NPI 1629293170

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Silver Spring, MD

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +21.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.8 Yrs

State Avg: 23.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

26 Specialists

Practicing in Silver Spring, MD (952 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

28.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Budner (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Silver Spring Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 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
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	140	70	$45.00	$44.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	72	$175.00	$133.27
92250 Photography of the retina	66	64	$105.00	$37.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$230.00	$173.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	31	$125.00	$94.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	22	$80.87	$59.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$160.00	$116.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	37	$125.38	$95.34
92250 Photography of the retina	38	37	$105.00	$39.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	27	$79.11	$60.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$228.57	$175.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	25	$175.00	$134.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$157.20	$119.21
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$98.53	$76.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	27	$75.00	$63.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$145.00	$142.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$75.00	$63.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$175.00	$169.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$145.00	$144.30
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	66	66	$150.00	$42.56
92250 Photography of the retina	48	48	$100.63	$52.50
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	47	25	$160.00	$58.44
92134 Imaging of retina	46	45	$150.00	$45.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	24	$107.68	$86.57
92025 Ct scan of cornea	22	22	$54.55	$41.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$185.00	$174.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	131	130	$145.00	$142.91
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	127	126	$150.00	$41.70
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	109	61	$160.00	$66.81
92250 Photography of the retina	109	103	$102.29	$58.22
92134 Imaging of retina	77	67	$150.00	$44.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	54	$107.36	$84.07
92025 Ct scan of cornea	43	42	$53.95	$40.92
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$185.00	$172.15
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	38	37	$50.00	$31.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	29	$110.00	$74.59
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	27	26	$78.00	$13.53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	20	$136.36	$39.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	148	145	$145.27	$140.98
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	125	124	$150.00	$40.61
92250 Photography of the retina	98	95	$100.82	$64.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	66	$107.12	$80.53
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	58	36	$160.00	$80.77
92134 Imaging of retina	56	54	$150.00	$44.09
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	50	50	$50.00	$29.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	39	39	$185.00	$167.87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	30	$134.85	$39.63
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	30	$110.00	$72.88
92025 Ct scan of cornea	30	29	$54.67	$40.97
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	25	25	$78.00	$16.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	161	151	$150.00	$40.53
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	115	114	$145.35	$136.55
92250 Photography of the retina	90	86	$99.17	$74.41
92134 Imaging of retina	76	70	$150.00	$42.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	50	$107.64	$79.84
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	54	49	$50.00	$29.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	45	45	$185.00	$163.73
92025 Ct scan of cornea	43	38	$55.12	$41.01
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	38	38	$78.00	$15.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	26	$140.83	$38.85
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	21	$110.00	$68.68
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	19	15	$160.00	$98.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$145.00	$116.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-10-13

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MD TA947

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 VA 618000559

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

9205175 (VA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Myeyedr Optometry Of Maryland Llc

6306 /2 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 212122635

Phone: 4438635206

Myeyedr Optometry Of Maryland Llc

2273 Bel Pre Rd, Silver Spring, MD 209062204

Phone: 3016030639

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Adel Ibrahim , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1023100104

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Judith Spirer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1164549515

Doctor of Optometry

Jenny Chen

Optometrist

NPI 1245010727

Dr. Terry Kim , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1265961627

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jessy Ung , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1639697584

Doctor of Optometry

Carly Poskochil

Optometrist

NPI 1740044643

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location October 13, 2021

Registered at 13505 CONNECTICUT AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 209062912 (Tel: 3014380555)

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 13, 2021

Optometrist (License #618000559 in VA)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address September 25, 2020

Registered at 1950 OLD GALLOWS RD STE 520, VIENNA, VA 221823970 (Tel: 7038478899)

✅

NPI Profile Active June 08, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location June 08, 2012

Registered at 4084 UNIVERSITY DR, 204, FAIRFAX, VA 220306803 (Tel: 7036918008)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address June 08, 2012

Registered at 5609 SUGARBUSH LN, ROCKVILLE, MD 208523247 (Tel: 3017709191)

👤

Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 08, 2012

Recorded as HOWARD BUDNER, O.D.

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 08, 2012

Optometrist (License #VA1108 in VA)

🟢

Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews

No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Howard Budner. Be the first to share your experience!

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730120114

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 09, 2006

Last Update: October 13, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1950 Old Gallows Rd Ste 520

Vienna, VA 221823970

Phone: 7038478899

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

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.