Alison Howard, OD
NPI 1720136625 · Optometrist · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alison Howard, OD is a Optometrist provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1720136625).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720136625
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OPT8745TPA (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
14 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 14 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $92–$92 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporine | 96 | 42 |
| Latanoprost | 77 | 24 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 61 | 48 |
| Fluorometholone | 50 | 38 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 17 | — |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 12 | — |
| Ofloxacin | 12 | 11 |
| Timolol Maleate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-08
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alison Howard's NPI number?
- Alison Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720136625, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alison Howard's specialty?
- Alison Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Alison Howard located?
- Alison Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120-2507.
- What is Alison Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alison Howard is (619) 528-5000.
- Does Alison Howard accept Medicare?
- Alison Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alison Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Alison Howard's NPI (1720136625) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.