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- 137 West Shugart Ridge Road, Gardendale, AL 35071
About Dr. Day
Howard R. Day, OD is an optometrist practicing in Gardendale, AL. Howard trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 2,205 services to 569 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1104856681.
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
- (205) 631-5681
- Email not available
Practice Locations
137 WEST SHUGART RIDGE ROAD
Gardendale, AL 35071
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
2,205 services · 569 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
1,532 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
61 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
150 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
138 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
69 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
24 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
153 | 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 |
57 | As often as other 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 at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other optometrists in Gardendale 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 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 AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Day specialize in?
Dr. Day is an optometrist in Gardendale, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Day located?
Dr. Day is listed at 137 West Shugart Ridge Road, Gardendale, AL 35071. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Day's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 631-5681. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Day?
Dr. Day's National Provider Identifier is 1104856681. 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. Day go to medical school?
Dr. Day attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Day have?
Dr. Day has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Day do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Day performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and 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
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Day. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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