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JULIE MARIE KIRCHBERGER-HOWARD O.D.
NPI 1316904303
Optometrist in North Tonawanda, NY

Active since April 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
444 PAYNE AVE, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120(716) 693-1280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Julie Marie Kirchberger-howard O.d. NPPES

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

JULIE MARIE KIRCHBERGER-HOWARD O.D. (NPI 1316904303) is an individual optometrist in North Tonawanda, New York, licensed in New York (TUV005386) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316904303
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJULIE MARIE KIRCHBERGER-HOWARDCredential: O.D.
Location Address444 PAYNE AVENorth Tonawanda, NY 14120-6902
Mailing Address4 Kingsview CtWilliamsville, NY 14221-1760 · (716) 689-9015
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1316904303 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 NY · TUV005386
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.

444 PAYNE AVE, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Julie Marie Kirchberger-howard O.d. 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 ID9638342900
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111101000728
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

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.

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.
31 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14120 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 4

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

Optometrist
444 PAYNE AVE
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120
Optometrist
444 PAYNE AVE
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120
Optometrist
444 PAYNE AVE
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120
Optometrist
444 PAYNE AVE
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120

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 Julie Kirchberger-howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julie Kirchberger-howard is 1316904303. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006.

Where is Julie Kirchberger-howard located?

Julie Kirchberger-howard practices at 444 Payne Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120. The listed phone number is (716) 693-1280.

What is Julie Kirchberger-howard's specialty?

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

Is Julie Kirchberger-howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julie Kirchberger-howard 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 Julie Kirchberger-howard accept?

Health plans from 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 Julie Kirchberger-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 Julie Kirchberger-howard was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.