Michael Howard, OD
NPI 1306841531 · Optometrist · Williamsville, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Howard, OD is a Optometrist provider in Williamsville, NY (NPI 1306841531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306841531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TUV004985 (NY)
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
21 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
510 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 | 218 | $120 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 107 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 76 | $87 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 35 | $60 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 33 | $35 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 27 | $142 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
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 | 73 | 33 |
| Cyclosporine | 33 | 15 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 31 | 11 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 25 | 23 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 13 | — |
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tartbrand: Simbrinza | 13 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 3 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
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2010-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Howard's NPI number?
- Michael Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306841531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Howard's specialty?
- Michael Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Michael Howard located?
- Michael Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 7960 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221-4117.
- What is Michael Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Howard is (716) 633-9736.
- Does Michael Howard accept Medicare?
- Michael Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Howard's NPI (1306841531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.