Howard Kushnick, MD
NPI 1326093006 · Ophthalmology Physician · Allentown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Kushnick, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Allentown, PA (NPI 1326093006).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326093006
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD067502L (PA)
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
7,520 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 1,657 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,474 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,368 | $86 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 1,272 | $59 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 1,024 | $26 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 127 | $37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 2,308 | 634 |
| Latanoprost | 996 | 326 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 820 | 243 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 776 | 332 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 541 | 175 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 537 | 146 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 510 | 202 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$586 across 28 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
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2020-04-17
- Certified
- 2020-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Kushnick's NPI number?
- Howard Kushnick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326093006, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Kushnick's specialty?
- Howard Kushnick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Kushnick located?
- Howard Kushnick's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 N 17th St, Allentown, PA 18104.
- What is Howard Kushnick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Kushnick is (610) 433-0450.
- Does Howard Kushnick accept Medicare?
- Howard Kushnick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Kushnick's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Kushnick's NPI (1326093006) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.