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LINDA HOWELL OD
NPI 1588729487
Optometrist in Springfield, MO

Active since December 22, 2006PECOS Enrolled
HEFFINGTON OPTICAL COMPANY INC, 640 W CHESTNUT ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65806(417) 869-3937(417) 869-0281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Aug 30, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Linda Howell Od NPPES

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

LINDA HOWELL OD (NPI 1588729487) is an individual optometrist in Springfield, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (T03162) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Springfield.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588729487
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameLINDA HOWELLCredential: OD
Location AddressHEFFINGTON OPTICAL COMPANY INC, 640 W CHESTNUT STSpringfield, MO 65806-1016
Mailing AddressPo Box 774Springfield, MO 65801-0774 · (417) 869-3937 · Fax (417) 869-0821
Phone(417) 869-3937
Fax(417) 869-0281
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1588729487 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 MO · T03162
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.
HEFFINGTON OPTICAL COMPANY INC, Springfield, MO 65806
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Heffington's House of Vision, 1350 E Woodhurst DrSpringfield, MO 65804-4281 · Phone (417) 882-3937 · Fax (417) 887-8551

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and more.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)

Linda Howell Od 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 Linda Howell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Heffington's House Of Vision Inc
3.7 mi
Optometrist
1350 E WOODHURST DR
Springfield, MO 65804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Heffingtons House Of Vision Inc
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861527251 (417) 882-3937

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 65806 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
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

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 Linda Howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Howell is 1588729487. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2006.

Where is Linda Howell located?

Linda Howell practices at Heffington Optical Company Inc 640 W Chestnut St, Springfield, MO 65806. The listed phone number is (417) 869-3937.

What is Linda Howell's specialty?

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

Is Linda Howell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Howell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Linda Howell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Linda Howell reassigns Medicare benefits to Heffington's House Of Vision Inc (Springfield, MO). 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 Linda Howell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Linda Howell accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health, Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and 2 other insurers list Linda Howell 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 Linda Howell was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.