DR. DAVID HOWARD M.D.
NPI 1972507838
Ophthalmology in Cincinnati, OH
Active since June 09, 2005
About Dr. David Howard M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. DAVID HOWARD M.D. (NPI 1972507838) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.045808) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1972507838
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID HOWARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address7815 BEECHMONT AVECincinnati, OH 45255-4207
Mailing Address7815 Beechmont AveCincinnati, OH 45255-4207 · (513) 388-4001 · Fax (513) 388-4013
Phone(513) 388-4001
Fax(513) 388-4013
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 2016
✔ NPI 1972507838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.045808
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
7815 BEECHMONT AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45255
Other Identifiers 5
Medicaid0561664OH
Medicare PIN0792595OH
Medicaid64784192KY
Medicare PIN0792594OH
Medicare UPINC02403OH
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
64%217 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
99%217 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cataracts: 20/40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract who had cataract surgery and no significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery and had best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance…
91%117 patients
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
100%431 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
92%127 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
91%128 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.
100%4,586 patients5/55-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%1,776 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
100%1,397 patients5/55-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.
42%4,386 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
70%870 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
51%291 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 82% · 1,211 patients
92%1,211 patients
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
87%304 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…
9%4,386 patients1/55-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%4,386 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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% · 1,236 patients
0%1,236 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 7
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
7815 BEECHMONT AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45255
CINCINNATI, OH 45255
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 David Howard's NPI number?
The NPI number for David Howard is 1972507838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2005.
Where is David Howard located?
David Howard practices at 7815 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255. The listed phone number is (513) 388-4001.
What is David Howard's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for David Howard was last updated on October 11, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.
# Dr. David Howard, M.D. · NPI 1972507838
Ophthalmology physician in Cincinnati, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 9, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1972507838 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 9, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 35.045808 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 7815 BEECHMONT AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45255-4207
- **Phone:** (513) 388-4001 · **Fax:** (513) 388-4013
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 11, 2016
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0561664 (OH); Medicare PIN 0792595 (OH); Medicaid 64784192 (KY); and 2 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1972507838) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.