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DR. HOWARD RUSSELL DAY OD
NPI 1104856681
Optometrist in Gardendale, AL

Active since July 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
137 WEST SHUGART RIDGE ROAD, GARDENDALE, AL 35071(205) 631-5681(205) 631-2479 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Russell Day Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HOWARD RUSSELL DAY OD (NPI 1104856681) is an individual optometrist in Gardendale, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (S658) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104856681
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD RUSSELL DAYCredential: OD
Location Address137 WEST SHUGART RIDGE ROADGardendale, AL 35071
Mailing Address137 W Shugart Ridge RdGardendale, AL 35071-2671 · (205) 631-5681 · Fax (205) 631-2479
Phone(205) 631-5681
Fax(205) 631-2479
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of OptometryGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1104856681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · S658
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
137 WEST SHUGART RIDGE ROAD, Gardendale, AL 35071
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid000058106AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard Russell Day Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4385740018
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110831000065
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
1,532 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
153 services110 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
150 services145 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
138 services130 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
69 services68 patients
Closure of tear duct opening using plug 68761
Closure of the tear duct opening using a plug is a procedure to address excessive tear production. A small device is inserted into the tear duct to block it, reducing tear flow and relieving symptoms. This is a safe, reversible process, often performed in-office.
61 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35071 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
92%25 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%218 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
32%918 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
49%918 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
89%918 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
1%918 patients1/55-star benchmark: 75%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
37%918 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$61.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. SHARON SCHNELL DAY OD
Optometrist
137 WEST SHUGART RIDGE ROAD
GARDENDALE, AL 35071
Jefferson County (205) 631-5681

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Howard Day's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Day is 1104856681. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Where is Howard Day located?

Howard Day practices at 137 West Shugart Ridge Road, Gardendale, AL 35071. The listed phone number is (205) 631-5681.

What is Howard Day's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Howard Day enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Day is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Howard Day accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Howard Day as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Day was last updated on June 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.