LAUREN HOWARD O.D.
NPI 1669854675
Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Lauren Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Howard is 1669854675. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2015.

Q: What is Lauren Howard'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 Lauren Howard was last updated on June 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 25, 2015PECOS Enrolled

4814 N CLARK ST STE B, CHICAGO, IL 60640(773) 897-0800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2026, Jan 22, 2026, Sep 29, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Lauren Howard O.d. NPPES

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

LAUREN HOWARD O.D. (NPI 1669854675) is an individual optometrist in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (046.012063) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669854675

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameLAUREN HOWARDCredential: O.D.

Location Address4814 N CLARK ST STE BChicago, IL 60640-7767

Mailing Address4814 N Clark St Ste BChicago, IL 60640-7767 · (773) 897-0800 · Fax (773) 897-0457

Phone(773) 897-0800

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJune 25, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2026

✔ NPI 1669854675 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 046.012063✔ Licensed in TN · 3253

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.

4814 N CLARK ST STE B, Chicago, IL 60640

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and more.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)

Lauren Howard O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9830407741

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260330003070

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

Aea Eye Care LLC

Same address

Clinic/Center

4814 N CLARK ST STE B
Chicago, IL 60640

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
20 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1386121283 (773) 897-0800

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60640 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

$138.86 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$74.80 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

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

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

AEA EYE CARE LLC

Clinic/Center

4814 N CLARK ST STE B
CHICAGO, IL 60640

Cook County (773) 897-0800

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 Lauren Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Howard is 1669854675. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2015.

Where is Lauren Howard located?

Lauren Howard practices at 4814 N Clark St Ste B, Chicago, IL 60640. The listed phone number is (773) 897-0800.

What is Lauren Howard's specialty?

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

Is Lauren Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lauren Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to Aea Eye Care LLC (Chicago, IL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lauren Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 10 other insurers list Lauren Howard 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 Lauren Howard was last updated on June 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.