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DR. LISA SANFORD HOWARD O.D.
NPI 1124024302
Optometrist in Middlesboro, KY

Active since June 22, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1403 CUMBERLAND AVE, STE A, MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965(606) 248-2549(606) 248-9188 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Lisa Sanford Howard O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LISA SANFORD HOWARD O.D. (NPI 1124024302) is an individual optometrist in Middlesboro, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (1082 DT) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124024302
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LISA SANFORD HOWARDCredential: O.D.
Location Address1403 CUMBERLAND AVE, STE AMiddlesboro, KY 40965-1158
Mailing AddressPo Box 979Middlesboro, KY 40965-0979 · (606) 248-2549 · Fax (606) 248-9188
Phone(606) 248-2549
Fax(606) 248-9188
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 2014
✔ NPI 1124024302 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 1082 DT
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.
Also ListedOptometrist · Vision TherapyTaxonomy 152WV0400X · License 1082DT (KY)
1403 CUMBERLAND AVE, Middlesboro, KY 40965
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Lisa Sanford Howard O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lisa Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dr. Torrey J. Carlson & Associates
67 mi
Optometrist
2600 E STONE DR STE 10
Kingsport, TN 37660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366480964 (865) 217-1010

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40965 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

SOUTHEAST EYE ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Optometrist
1403 CUMBERLAND AVE, SUITE A, BOX 979
MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965
Bell County (606) 248-2549
DR. MICHELLE A GARRETT O.D.
Optometrist
1403 CUMBERLAND AVE, SUITE A
MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965
Bell County (606) 248-2549
ELITE VISION CENTER LLC
Optometrist
1403 CUMBERLAND AVE, SUITE A
MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965
Bell County (606) 248-2549

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 Lisa Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lisa Howard is 1124024302. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2005.

Where is Lisa Howard located?

Lisa Howard practices at 1403 Cumberland Ave Ste A, Middlesboro, KY 40965. The listed phone number is (606) 248-2549.

What is Lisa Howard's specialty?

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

Is Lisa Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lisa Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lisa Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lisa Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to Dr. Torrey J. Carlson & Associates (Kingsport, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lisa Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lisa Howard accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Lisa Howard 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 Lisa Howard was last updated on March 31, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.