COURTNEY HOWELL OD
NPI 1609444306
Optometrist in Huntsville, AL

Active since June 17, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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: August 09, 2026.

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

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 and is a graduate of Other (2021).

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
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
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

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

Courtney Howell Od 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 ID3476931189
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220609000419
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 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.

Optometrist
500 MARKAVIEW RD NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Social Worker
500 MARKAVIEW RD NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Social Worker
500 MARKAVIEW RD NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Occupational Therapy Assistant
500 MARKAVIEW RD NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
500 MARKAVIEW RD NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Peer Specialist
500 MARKAVIEW RD NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
500 MARKAVIEW RD NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Occupational Therapist
500 MARKAVIEW RD NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805

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 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.

Where is Courtney Howell located?

Courtney Howell practices at 500 Markaview Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35805. The listed phone number is (256) 533-8477.

What is Courtney Howell's specialty?

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

Is Courtney Howell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Courtney Howell 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 Courtney Howell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Oscar Insurance Company list Courtney 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 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 9 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.