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DR. HOWARD L CHRISTMAN O.D.
NPI 1952301533
Optometrist in Kearney, NE

Active since July 26, 2005PECOS Enrolled
2515 3RD AVE, KEARNEY, NE 68845(308) 234-3331(308) 234-1393 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Howard L Christman O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD L CHRISTMAN O.D. (NPI 1952301533) is an individual optometrist in Kearney, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (980) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952301533
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD L CHRISTMANCredential: O.D.
Location Address2515 3RD AVEKearney, NE 68845-4420
Mailing Address2515 3rd AveKearney, NE 68845-4420 · (308) 234-3331 · Fax (308) 234-1393
Phone(308) 234-3331
Fax(308) 234-1393
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2013
✔ NPI 1952301533 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 NE · 980
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.
2515 3RD AVE, Kearney, NE 68845
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN087141NE
Medicare UPINT91061NE
Other410046006NE · Railroad Medicare
Medicare NSC0374480001NE

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

PECOS PAC ID6103968359
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100126000514
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 2

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.
122 services122 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
19 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68845 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
$121.35 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $30.33 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.00 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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 Christman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Christman is 1952301533. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2005.

Where is Howard Christman located?

Howard Christman practices at 2515 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845. The listed phone number is (308) 234-3331.

What is Howard Christman's specialty?

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

Is Howard Christman enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Christman was last updated on February 27, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.