Dana Howard, O.D.
NPI 1194989764 · Optometrist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dana Howard, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1194989764).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194989764
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 7272T (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$774 across 25 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
- 2008-07-14
- Last updated
- 2010-10-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dana Howard's NPI number?
- Dana Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194989764, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dana Howard's specialty?
- Dana Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Dana Howard located?
- Dana Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 5535 Memorial Dr Ste I, Houston, TX 77007-8023.
- What is Dana Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dana Howard is (281) 888-9256.
- Does Dana Howard accept Medicare?
- Dana Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dana Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Dana Howard's NPI (1194989764) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.