James Howitt, MD
NPI 1245232669 · Ophthalmology Physician · North Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Howitt, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in North Miami, FL (NPI 1245232669).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245232669
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME84034 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,494 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 349 | $127 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 310 | $90 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 244 | $37 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 112 | $151 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 106 | $64 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 104 | $38 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,835 | 542 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 750 | 192 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 741 | 503 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 508 | 136 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 411 | 314 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 384 | 146 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 362 | 296 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,197 across 34 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
- 2005-08-15
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Howitt's NPI number?
- James Howitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245232669, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Howitt's specialty?
- James Howitt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Howitt located?
- James Howitt's practice location on file with NPPES is 1460 Ne 123rd St, North Miami, FL 33161-6025.
- What is James Howitt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Howitt is (305) 891-0331.
- Does James Howitt accept Medicare?
- James Howitt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Howitt's NPI active?
- Yes — James Howitt's NPI (1245232669) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.