Vera Howe, O.D.
NPI 1437124989 · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · Cedar Rapids, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vera Howe, O.D. is a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider in Cedar Rapids, IA (NPI 1437124989).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437124989
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Corneal and Contact Management OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 152-02193 (IA)
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
689 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 | 320 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 106 | $60 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 79 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 63 | $32 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 48 | $23 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 42 | $87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 61 | 13 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 39 | 20 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 29 | 12 |
| Fluorometholone | 24 | 18 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 16 | — |
| Acyclovir | 15 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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
- 2006-02-20
- Last updated
- 2013-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vera Howe's NPI number?
- Vera Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437124989, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vera Howe's specialty?
- Vera Howe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Vera Howe located?
- Vera Howe's practice location on file with NPPES is 2740 1st Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4856.
- What is Vera Howe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vera Howe is (319) 866-9190.
- Does Vera Howe accept Medicare?
- Vera Howe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vera Howe's NPI active?
- Yes — Vera Howe's NPI (1437124989) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.