John Howard, OD
NPI 1346289014 · Optometrist · Southport, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Howard, OD is a Optometrist provider in Southport, NC (NPI 1346289014).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346289014
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1796 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
10,173 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 7,144 | $1 |
| Removal of Recurring Cataract in Lens Capsule Using a Laser66821 | 2,081 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 361 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 169 | $80 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 100 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 112 | 31 |
| Timolol Maleate | 55 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 35 | 31 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 35 | 34 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 14 | — |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 13 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 4 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
- 2006-06-06
- Last updated
- 2011-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Howard's NPI number?
- John Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346289014, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Howard's specialty?
- John Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is John Howard located?
- John Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 4633 Long Beach Rd Se, Southport, NC 28461-8798.
- What is John Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Howard is (910) 457-6667.
- Does John Howard accept Medicare?
- John Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — John Howard's NPI (1346289014) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.