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DR. HOWARD RONALD HIRSCH O.D.
NPI 1649286691
Optometrist in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since July 31, 2006
5831 FORBES AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217(412) 521-2100(421) 521-9340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Ronald Hirsch O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD RONALD HIRSCH O.D. (NPI 1649286691) is an individual optometrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OET008810) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649286691
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD RONALD HIRSCHCredential: O.D.
Location Address5831 FORBES AVEPittsburgh, PA 15217-1601
Mailing Address5831 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15217-1601 · (412) 521-2100 · Fax (421) 521-9340
Phone(412) 521-2100
Fax(421) 521-9340
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1649286691 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 PA · OET008810
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.
5831 FORBES AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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Other Identifiers 3

Other087718PA · Highmark Id Number
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified087718PA
Other411089PA · Upmc Health Plan Id Numbe

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

PROFESSIONAL EYE CARE ASSOC
Eyewear Supplier
5831 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15217
Allegheny County (412) 521-2100
DALMO OPTICAL CORP.
Eyewear Supplier
5831 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15217
Allegheny County (412) 521-2100

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 Hirsch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Hirsch is 1649286691. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Howard Hirsch located?

Howard Hirsch practices at 5831 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. The listed phone number is (412) 521-2100.

What is Howard Hirsch's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Hirsch was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.