DR. HOWARD STEVEN GRAD OD
NPI 1609865146
Optometrist in Manchester, CT

Active since October 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
122 E CENTER ST, STE B, MANCHESTER, CT 06040(860) 646-3933(860) 432-1116 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Steven Grad Od NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD STEVEN GRAD OD (NPI 1609865146) is an individual optometrist in Manchester, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (766) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609865146
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD STEVEN GRADCredential: OD
Location Address122 E CENTER ST, STE BManchester, CT 06040-5265
Mailing Address122 E Center St, Ste BManchester, CT 06040-5265 · (860) 646-3933 · Fax (860) 432-1116
Fax(860) 432-1116
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 23, 2008
NPI 1609865146 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 CT · 766
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.
122 E CENTER ST, Manchester, CT 06040

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare NSC0137230001CT
Medicare UPINT22250
Medicaid004024204CT
Medicare PIN410000249

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

Dr. Howard Steven Grad 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 ID3870618655
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100916000975
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 06040 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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 Howard Grad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Grad is 1609865146. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2005.

Where is Howard Grad located?

Howard Grad practices at 122 E Center St Ste B, Manchester, CT 06040. The listed phone number is (860) 646-3933.

What is Howard Grad's specialty?

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

Is Howard Grad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Grad 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 Howard Grad accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Howard Grad 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 Grad was last updated on May 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.