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- 1005 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536
About Dr. Howard
Christopher R. Howard, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Crestview, FL specializing in optometry. Christopher trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1996. Christopher is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 1,224 services to 1,041 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1629108709.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (850) 682-1859
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1005 S FERDON BLVD
Crestview, FL 32536
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,224 services · 1,041 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
484 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
254 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
60 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
28 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92284 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
211 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
110 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Crestview 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Christopher R. Howard specialize in?
Christopher R. Howard is an optometry in Crestview, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Christopher R. Howard located?
Christopher R. Howard is listed at 1005 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher R. Howard's phone number?
The number on file is (850) 682-1859. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher R. Howard?
Christopher R. Howard's National Provider Identifier is 1629108709. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christopher R. Howard train?
Christopher R. Howard attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher R. Howard have?
Christopher R. Howard has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Christopher R. Howard do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher R. Howard performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher R. Howard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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