LINDA HOWELL OD
NPI 1588729487
Optometrist in Springfield, MO

Q: 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.

Q: What is Linda Howell'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 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.

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: August 30, 2026.

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

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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 Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.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)

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.

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.

What insurance does Linda Howell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 3 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.