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Deactivated NPI 1639250814 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Howard Harrison Hooker , OD

Optometrist • Dallas, TX

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Howard Hooker has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date October 17, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date December 13, 2023
Total Practice Duration ~17 Years of Practice (2006 – 2023)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Hooker, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Dallas, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 17 years, Dr. Hooker provided care at the practice location at 4 BIRCHMONT LN until profile deactivation on 2023-12-13.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4 Birchmont Ln

Dallas, TX 752301992

Telephone 2142844980
Fax 9723867839

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Dallas, TX

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
225 Specialists

Practicing in Dallas, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 1986TG

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated December 13, 2023

Record deactivated on December 13, 2023

NPI Profile Active March 08, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 08, 2010

Registered at 4 BIRCHMONT LN, DALLAS, TX 752301992 (Tel: 2142844980)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 08, 2010

Registered at 4 BIRCHMONT LN, DALLAS, TX 752301992 (Tel: 2142844980)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 08, 2010

Recorded as HOWARD HOOKER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 08, 2010

Optometrist (License #1986TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639250814
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 17, 2006
Last Update: March 08, 2010
Deactivation Date: December 13, 2023

Mailing Address

4 Birchmont Ln

Dallas, TX 752301992

Phone: 2142844980

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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