Physician Profile
Gayle C. Howard, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Howard
Based in Chula Vista, CA, Gayle C. Howard, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Gayle graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Gayle provided 1,743 services to 1,382 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1306872411 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (619) 420-2111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
681 3RD AVE
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,743 services · 1,382 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
478 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
383 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
366 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
161 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
106 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Chula Vista 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 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 Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Gayle C. Howard's specialty?
Gayle C. Howard is an eye doctor in Chula Vista, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Gayle C. Howard?
Gayle C. Howard is listed at 681 3Rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Gayle C. Howard?
The number on file is (619) 420-2111. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gayle C. Howard?
Gayle C. Howard's National Provider Identifier is 1306872411. 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
What is Gayle C. Howard's education?
Gayle C. Howard attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Gayle C. Howard have?
Gayle C. Howard has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Gayle C. Howard known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Gayle C. Howard performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system 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
Is Gayle C. Howard's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gayle C. Howard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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