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DR. ROBERT MICHAEL HOWARD OD
NPI 1912977554
Optometrist in San Diego, CA

Active since January 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8022 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111(858) 278-3937(858) 278-3996 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Robert Michael Howard Od NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT MICHAEL HOWARD OD (NPI 1912977554) is an individual optometrist in San Diego, California, licensed in California (6960T) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912977554
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT MICHAEL HOWARDCredential: OD
Location Address8022 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVDSan Diego, CA 92111-1615
Mailing Address8022 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite 201San Diego, CA 92111-1615 · (858) 278-3937 · Fax (858) 278-3996
Phone(858) 278-3937
Fax(858) 278-3996
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2011
✔ NPI 1912977554 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 CA · 6960T
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.
8022 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD, San Diego, CA 92111
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINBW327ACA
Medicare UPINU76548

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Robert Michael Howard Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 92111 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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 3

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

SUNNY ANH
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
8022 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
San Diego County (858) 560-1616
ROBERT M. HOWARD OPTOMETRIST INC
Exclusive Provider Organization
8022 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
San Diego County (858) 278-3937
ROBERT M. HOWARD, O.D., INC.
Optometrist
8022 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
San Diego County (858) 278-3937

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 Robert Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Howard is 1912977554. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2006.

Where is Robert Howard located?

Robert Howard practices at 8022 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111. The listed phone number is (858) 278-3937.

What is Robert Howard's specialty?

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

Is Robert Howard enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Robert Howard 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, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Providence Health Plan list Robert 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 Robert Howard was last updated on June 17, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.