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- 13505 Connecticut Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906
About Dr. Budner
Howard D. Budner, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Silver Spring, MD specializing in optometry. Howard trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1983. Howard is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 333 Medicare patients across 412 services. The services billed most often include 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1730120114.
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
- (301) 438-0555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
13505 CONNECTICUT AVE
Silver Spring, MD 20906
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
412 services · 333 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
140 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
66 | As often as other 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 |
74 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
63 | More 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 |
35 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
23 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | Less 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.
Other optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other optometry specialists in Silver Spring 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1983 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures 2
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Howard D. Budner?
Howard D. Budner is an optometry in Silver Spring, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Howard D. Budner's address?
Howard D. Budner is listed at 13505 Connecticut Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Howard D. Budner?
The number on file is (301) 438-0555. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Howard D. Budner's NPI number?
Howard D. Budner's National Provider Identifier is 1730120114. 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 Howard D. Budner train?
Howard D. Budner attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Howard D. Budner been practicing?
Howard D. Budner has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Howard D. Budner perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Howard D. Budner performs imaging including 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Howard D. Budner confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Howard D. Budner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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