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Dr. Howard L. Covert , OD

Optometrist • West Union, OH

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Covert, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in West Union, OH. Practice services are available at 125 S MANCHESTER ST under active NPI credentials.

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

125 S Manchester St

West Union, OH 456931220

Telephone 9375443325
Fax 9375448937
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Opticare Vision Centers, Llc Facility NPI 1922472430

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in West Union, OH

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in West Union, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
8.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
88 88 $134.00 $120.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
37 37 $154.00 $144.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH T46958

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 17, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 17, 2008

Registered at 125 S MANCHESTER ST, WEST UNION, OH 456931220 (Tel: 9375443325)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 17, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 248, WEST UNION, OH 456930248 (Tel: 9375443325)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 17, 2008

Recorded as HOWARD COVERT, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 17, 2008

Optometrist (License #T46958 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 29, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457497620
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 29, 2007
Last Update: November 17, 2008
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 248

West Union, OH 456930248

Phone: 9375443325

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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