Linda Howell, OD
NPI 1588729487 · Optometrist · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Howell, OD is a Optometrist provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1588729487).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588729487
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- T03162 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- Heffington'S House of Vision1350 E Woodhurst DrSpringfield, MO 65804-4281Phone: (417) 882-3937Fax: (417) 887-8551
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-22
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Howell's NPI number?
- Linda Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588729487, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Howell's specialty?
- Linda Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Linda Howell located?
- Linda Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is Heffington Optical Company Inc, Springfield, MO 65806-1016.
- What is Linda Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Howell is (417) 869-3937.
- Does Linda Howell accept Medicare?
- Linda Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Howell's NPI (1588729487) 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.