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Dr. Howard Ho , OD

Optometrist • Ogema, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Ho, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ogema, MN. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 2024, Dr. Ho delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 40520 COUNTY HIGHWAY 34.

Dr. Ho is affiliated with White Earth Indian Health Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

40520 County Highway 34

Ogema, MN 565699612

Telephone 2189834300
Fax 2189836396
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ogema, MN

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -14.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Ogema, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
25.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ho (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Ogema Specialty Average (16.0 Years) 16.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
37 37 $125.00 $89.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
16 16 $140.00 $109.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-25
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NV 1214

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 NY 010020

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

White Earth Indian Health Center

40520 County Hwy 34, Ogema, MN 565699612

Phone: 2189834300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 25, 2025

Registered at 40520 COUNTY HIGHWAY 34, OGEMA, MN 565699612 (Tel: 2189834300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 25, 2025

Registered at 40520 COUNTY HIGHWAY 34, OGEMA, MN 565699612 (Tel: 2189834300)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 25, 2025

Optometrist (License #1214 in NV)

NPI Profile Active August 06, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 06, 2024

Registered at 1050 HANSON ST, WINNEMUCCA, NV 894452774 (Tel: 7756253937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 06, 2024

Registered at 63 LUNAR, IRVINE, CA 926181315 (Tel: 9497480319)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 06, 2024

Recorded as HOWARD HO, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 06, 2024

Optometrist (License #010020 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 06, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235969072
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 06, 2024
Last Update: September 25, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

40520 County Highway 34

Ogema, MN 565699612

Phone: 2189834300

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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