Howard Mcfarland, O.D.
NPI 1154379204 · Optometrist · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Mcfarland, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1154379204).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154379204
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1121 (NC)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
86 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $84 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 15 | $34 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$84 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 121 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 33 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 25 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 19 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 17 | 15 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 13 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$252 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1409 Yanceyville StSuite BGreensboro, NC 27405-6960Phone: (336) 273-8291Fax: (336) 273-2078
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2022-01-25
- Certified
- 2022-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Mcfarland's NPI number?
- Howard Mcfarland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154379204, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Mcfarland's specialty?
- Howard Mcfarland is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Howard Mcfarland located?
- Howard Mcfarland's practice location on file with NPPES is 3354 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410-4888.
- What is Howard Mcfarland's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Mcfarland is (336) 387-0930.
- Does Howard Mcfarland accept Medicare?
- Howard Mcfarland is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Mcfarland's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Mcfarland's NPI (1154379204) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.