Dr Christopher R Howard, OD in Crestview, FL - Medicare Optometry Provider

Dr Christopher R Howard, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Crestview, Florida. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1005 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (850) 682-1859.

Dr Christopher R Howard is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC3124) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1629108709.

Contact Information

	Dr Christopher R Howard, OD
	1005 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536-4509
	(850) 682-1859
	(850) 682-8674

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full Name	Dr Christopher R Howard
Gender	Male
Speciality	Optometry
Experience	28 Years
Location	1005 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, Florida
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Education and Training:

Dr Christopher R Howard attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1996

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1629108709
Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2007
Last Update Date: 03/27/2015

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 2961512116
Enrollment ID: I20101210000043

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher R Howard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1629108709	NPI	-	NPPES
EB882A	Other		PTAN MEDICARE
20837	Other	FL	BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
620311600	Medicaid	FL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
152W00000X	Optometrist	OPC3124 (Florida)	Primary
152W00000X	Optometrist	S866TA408 (Alabama)	Secondary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher R Howard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Provider Name	Eye Site Of Crestivew Pa
Provider Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider Identifiers	NPI Number: 1649449117 PECOS PAC ID: 7618098831 Enrollment ID: O20101209001013

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher R Howard is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Christopher R Howard, OD 1005 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536-4509 Ph: (850) 682-1859	Dr Christopher R Howard, OD 1005 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536-4509 Ph: (850) 682-1859

Reviews and Comments

Optometrist in Crestview, FL

Wanda Cook Batson, O.D. Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 207 N Main St, Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850-683-0221 Fax: 850-683-0225
Amy Elizabeth Riggs, O.D. Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 207 N Main St, Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850-683-0221 Fax: 850-683-0225
Family Vision Center Optometrist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 2491 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850-682-4014 Fax: 850-682-0387
Okaloosa Eye Care Pa Optometrist Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 207 N Main St, Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850-683-0221 Fax: 850-683-0225
Lea Kay Spears, O.D. Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 207 N Main St, Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850-683-0221 Fax: 850-683-0225
Tyler James Ridder, OD Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2491 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850-682-4014 Fax: 850-682-0387
Chelsea Rayna Evans, O.D. Optometrist Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 207 N Main St, Crestview, FL 32536 Phone: 850-683-0221 Fax: 850-683-0225

Dr Christopher R Howard, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Crestview, FL