Physician Profile
Gene R. Howard, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Howard
Based in Mount Pleasant, SC, Gene R. Howard, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Gene graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1984. According to Medicare claims data, Gene cared for 1,391 Medicare patients across 13,395 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (843) 793-5437
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1101 CLARITY RD SUITE 100
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,395 services · 1,391 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
166 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
142 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
81 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
42 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Suture repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67921 |
16 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
16 | |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
455 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
102 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
32 | More 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 eye doctors in Mount Pleasant 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Howard specialize in?
Dr. Howard is an eye doctor in Mount Pleasant, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Howard located?
Dr. Howard is listed at 1101 Clarity Rd Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howard's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 793-5437. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howard's NPI number?
Dr. Howard's National Provider Identifier is 1255343794. 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 Dr. Howard go to medical school?
Dr. Howard attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Howard been practicing?
Dr. Howard has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Howard do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Howard performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face, repair of tendon of upper eyelid and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and established patient problem focused 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
Has Dr. Howard confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Howard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.