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Unclaimed ProfileAbout ADELSON
Based in Northville, MI, Howard Blake Adelson, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Howard graduated from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in 1998. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 1,169 services to 971 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (248) 449-9292
- Email not available
Practice Locations
40053 8 MILE RD STE 100
Northville, MI 48167
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,169 services · 971 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
68 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
47 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
178 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
75 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
71 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
42 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
38 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
32 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
23 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
418 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Northville 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 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 MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Adelson specialize in?
Dr. Adelson is an ophthalmology in Northville, MI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Adelson located?
Dr. Adelson is listed at 40053 8 MILE RD STE 100, Northville, MI 48167. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Adelson's phone number?
The number on file is (248) 449-9292. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Adelson?
Dr. Adelson's National Provider Identifier is 1982691739. 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. Adelson go to medical school?
Dr. Adelson attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Adelson have?
Dr. Adelson has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Adelson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Adelson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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