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DR. HOWARD A OSSEN O.D.
NPI 1801891478
Optometrist in Virginia Beach, VA

Active since June 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
0/100
CMS Quality Rating
6113 INDIAN RIVER RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464(757) 420-2053(757) 424-9503 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Howard A Ossen O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD A OSSEN O.D. (NPI 1801891478) is an individual optometrist in Virginia Beach, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0601000749) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801891478
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD A OSSENCredential: O.D.
Location Address6113 INDIAN RIVER RDVirginia Beach, VA 23464-3503
Mailing Address6113 Indian River RdVirginia Beach, VA 23464-3503 · (757) 420-2053 · Fax (757) 424-9503
Phone(757) 420-2053
Fax(757) 424-9503
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 2013
✔ NPI 1801891478 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 VA · 0601000749
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.
6113 INDIAN RIVER RD, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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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 Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard A Ossen O.d. 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 ID9032256854
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091028000491
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 9

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
528 services487 patients
Microfluid analysis of tears 83861
Microfluid analysis of tears involves collecting a small tear sample to examine its composition. This procedure can help detect health issues like dry eye disease, inflammation, or other eye conditions. It's a non-invasive, painless method for monitoring eye health.
264 services125 patients
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.
93 services75 patients
Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 92082
An exam of the visual field with intermediate testing is a procedure that checks your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to identify blind spots which could be a sign of eye diseases. This non-invasive test is painless and quick.
32 services32 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
26 services26 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
24 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23464 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
92%106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
99%281 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
93%2,505 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%412 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
85%113 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
88%543 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
15%2,669 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
92%63 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
90%2,669 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%2,669 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 769 patients
0%769 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DOMINION EYECARE PLLC
Optometrist
6113 INDIAN RIVER RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464
Virginia Beach City (757) 420-2053
DR. LARRY WAYNE RITTER O.D.
Optometrist (Vision Therapy)
6113 INDIAN RIVER RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464
Virginia Beach City (757) 420-2053
FAMILY VISION CENTER INC.
Optometrist
6113 INDIAN RIVER RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464
Virginia Beach City (757) 420-2053

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 Ossen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Ossen is 1801891478. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2005.

Where is Howard Ossen located?

Howard Ossen practices at 6113 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. The listed phone number is (757) 420-2053.

What is Howard Ossen's specialty?

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

Is Howard Ossen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Ossen 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 Ossen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Howard Ossen 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 Ossen was last updated on December 11, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.