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DR. HOWARD E CRANE O.D.
NPI 1124010988
Optometrist in Ferndale, MI

Active since August 18, 2005
236 W 9 MILE RD, FERNDALE, MI 48220(248) 545-5600(248) 545-8420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Howard E Crane O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD E CRANE O.D. (NPI 1124010988) is an individual optometrist in Ferndale, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4901002382) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124010988
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD E CRANECredential: O.D.
Location Address236 W 9 MILE RDFerndale, MI 48220-1794
Mailing Address30016 Deer Run CtFarmington Hills, MI 48331-6015
Phone(248) 545-5600
Fax(248) 545-8420
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1124010988 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 MI · 4901002382
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.
236 W 9 MILE RD, Ferndale, MI 48220
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU23857MI
Other0F36644MI · Bcbs
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0748280001MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

LEONARD CRANE OPT. INC.
Optometrist
236 W 9 MILE RD
FERNDALE, MI 48220
Oakland County (248) 545-5600

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 Crane's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Crane is 1124010988. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2005.

Where is Howard Crane located?

Howard Crane practices at 236 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220. The listed phone number is (248) 545-5600.

What is Howard Crane's specialty?

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

What insurance does Howard Crane accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Oscar Insurance Company list Howard Crane 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 Crane was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.