Howard Day, OD
NPI 1104856681 · Optometrist · Gardendale, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Day, OD is a Optometrist provider in Gardendale, AL (NPI 1104856681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104856681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S658 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,205 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,532 | $1 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 153 | $82 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 150 | $113 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 138 | $33 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 69 | $36 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 61 | $109 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 365 | 85 |
| Levobunolol Hcl | 151 | 42 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 53 | 12 |
| Timolol Maleate | 32 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 29 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 24 | 21 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 21 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$604 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2021-06-01
- Certified
- 2021-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Day's NPI number?
- Howard Day's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104856681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Day's specialty?
- Howard Day is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Howard Day located?
- Howard Day's practice location on file with NPPES is 137 West Shugart Ridge Road, Gardendale, AL 35071.
- What is Howard Day's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Day is (205) 631-5681.
- Does Howard Day accept Medicare?
- Howard Day is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Day's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Day's NPI (1104856681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.