Active NPI 1114189347 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Jennifer K Howard , OD

Optometrist • Dexter, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jennifer Howard, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Dexter, MO. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Howard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 223 N WALNUT ST.

Dr. Howard maintains professional affiliations with Dexter Family Eye Care, Llc, Doniphan Vision Improvement Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, 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

223 N Walnut St

Dexter, MO 638411767

Telephone 5739245393

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Dexter Family Eye Care, Llc Facility NPI 1962658971

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Dexter, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -0.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.6 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Dexter, MO (1288 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

34.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howard (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Dexter Specialty Average (18.6 Years) 18.6 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	137	137	$125.00	$112.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	83	$98.00	$83.20
92250 Photography of the retina	35	31	$75.00	$33.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	23	$137.00	$117.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$150.00	$134.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	19	11	$300.00	$94.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	130	130	$125.00	$114.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	67	$98.00	$83.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	30	$137.00	$117.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	20	$300.00	$98.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$150.00	$136.23
92250 Photography of the retina	25	23	$75.00	$33.61
92134 Imaging of retina	18	12	$95.00	$36.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	120	119	$117.17	$111.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	69	$87.69	$80.56
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	36	22	$300.00	$98.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$143.13	$134.34
92250 Photography of the retina	27	25	$75.00	$33.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	15	$128.11	$117.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$43.82	$42.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	119	119	$105.00	$105.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	78	55	$78.00	$78.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	18	$300.00	$97.90
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$130.00	$130.00
92250 Photography of the retina	21	20	$75.00	$35.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	14	$42.00	$42.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	12	$117.00	$117.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	112	112	$105.00	$104.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	50	$78.00	$70.27
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	16	$300.00	$102.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	22	$117.00	$102.35
92250 Photography of the retina	23	22	$75.00	$40.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$130.00	$129.78
92285 Photography of content of eyes	11	11	$45.00	$19.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	117	117	$105.00	$104.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	50	$78.00	$69.58
92250 Photography of the retina	29	26	$75.00	$45.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	17	11	$300.00	$120.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$130.00	$129.05
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	13	$75.00	$33.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	137	137	$105.00	$103.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	74	$78.00	$66.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	51	51	$130.00	$128.41
92250 Photography of the retina	49	43	$75.00	$49.96
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	21	$75.00	$33.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	113	113	$105.00	$102.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	59	$78.00	$63.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	49	49	$130.00	$126.57
92250 Photography of the retina	37	35	$75.00	$54.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	21	$75.00	$31.35
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	24	12	$30.00	$22.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	17	$42.00	$37.34
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	15	$300.00	$109.46
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	16	16	$115.00	$32.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO 2008017078

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

Dexter Family Eye Care, Llc

812 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO 638411034

Phone: 5736145393

Doniphan Vision Improvement Clinic Llc

204 Washington St, Doniphan, MO 639351763

Phone: 5739963937

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 01, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 01, 2012

Registered at 223 N WALNUT ST, DEXTER, MO 638411767 (Tel: 5739245393)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 01, 2012

Registered at 223 N WALNUT ST, DEXTER, MO 638411767 (Tel: 5739245393)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 01, 2012

Recorded as JENNIFER HOWARD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 01, 2012

Optometrist (License #2008017078 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114189347

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 29, 2008

Last Update: March 01, 2012

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

223 N Walnut St

Dexter, MO 638411767

Phone: 5739245393

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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