MR. HOWARD L. COVERT O.D.
NPI 1457497620
Optometrist in West Union, OH

Q: What is Howard Covert's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Covert is 1457497620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2007. The provider is also known as Mr. Howard L. Covert O.D..

Q: What is Howard Covert's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Covert was last updated on November 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since January 29, 2007PECOS Enrolled

125 S MANCHESTER ST, WEST UNION, OH 45693(937) 544-3325(937) 544-8937 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Mr. Howard L. Covert O.d. NPPES

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

MR. HOWARD L. COVERT O.D. (NPI 1457497620) is an individual optometrist in West Union, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (T46958) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457497620

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. HOWARD L. COVERTCredential: O.D.

Location Address125 S MANCHESTER STWest Union, OH 45693-1220

Mailing AddressPo Box 248West Union, OH 45693-0248 · (937) 544-3325 · Fax (937) 544-8937

Phone(937) 544-3325

Fax(937) 544-8937

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJanuary 29, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2008

✔ NPI 1457497620 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 OH · T46958

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.

125 S MANCHESTER ST, West Union, OH 45693

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Mr. Howard L. Covert O.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare NSC0691830001OH

Medicare UPIN9269801OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.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 (PECOS)

Mr. Howard L. Covert 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45693 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

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.07 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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

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

OPTICARE VISION CENTERS, LLC

Optometrist

125 S MANCHESTER ST
WEST UNION, OH 45693

Adams County (937) 544-3325

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 Covert's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Covert is 1457497620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2007. The provider is also known as Mr. Howard L. Covert O.D..

Where is Howard Covert located?

Howard Covert practices at 125 S Manchester St, West Union, OH 45693. The listed phone number is (937) 544-3325.

What is Howard Covert's specialty?

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

Is Howard Covert enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Howard Covert accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Howard Covert 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 Covert was last updated on November 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.