COURTNEY HOWELL OD
NPI 1609444306
Optometrist in Huntsville, AL

Q: What is Courtney Howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Courtney Howell is 1609444306. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2021.

Q: What is Courtney 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 Courtney Howell was last updated on October 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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 June 17, 2021PECOS Enrolled

500 MARKAVIEW RD NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805(256) 533-8477 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2024, May 11, 2022, Jun 17, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Courtney Howell Od NPPES

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

COURTNEY HOWELL OD (NPI 1609444306) is an individual optometrist in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (S-E83-TA-C35) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609444306

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameCOURTNEY HOWELLCredential: OD

Location Address500 MARKAVIEW RD NWHuntsville, AL 35805-3652

Mailing Address133 Tindall DrHuntsville, AL 35806-4253

Phone(256) 533-8477

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 17, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2025

✔ NPI 1609444306 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 AL · S-E83-TA-C35

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.

500 MARKAVIEW RD NW, Huntsville, AL 35805

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Accepted Insurance

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

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

Myeyedr Optometry Of Alabama LLC

3.7 mi

Optometrist

4800 WHITESBURG DR SW STE 26
Huntsville, AL 35802

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
77 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154831014 (256) 213-2020

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

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 office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

32 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35805 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

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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 20

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

DR. STEPHEN P BOYER O.D.

Optometrist