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- 2515 3Rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
About Dr. Christman
Howard L. Christman, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Kearney, NE. Howard trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 141 services to 138 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1952301533.
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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
- (308) 234-3331
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2515 3RD AVE
Kearney, NE 68845
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
141 services · 138 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
122 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists in Kearney 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Howard L. Christman?
Howard L. Christman is an optometrist in Kearney, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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What is Howard L. Christman's address?
Howard L. Christman is listed at 2515 3Rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Howard L. Christman?
The number on file is (308) 234-3331. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Howard L. Christman?
Howard L. Christman's National Provider Identifier is 1952301533. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Howard L. Christman train?
Howard L. Christman attended Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Howard L. Christman have?
Howard L. Christman has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Howard L. Christman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Howard L. Christman provides treatments such as 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.
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Is Howard L. Christman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Howard L. Christman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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