Provider Profile
Howard Oifer, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Oifer
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Howard Oifer, O.D. practices in Atlanta, GA. Howard graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1980. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 1,441 services to 282 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 photography of the retina.
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
- (770) 804-1684
- Email not available
Practice Locations
800 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE SUITE 130
Atlanta, GA 30328
1750 Powder Springs Rd SW Ste 210
Marietta, GA 30064
47 Gramling St SE
Marietta, GA 30008
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
1,441 services · 282 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
1,157 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
99 | More 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 |
148 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
37 | More 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 at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Atlanta 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 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 GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Howard Oifer?
Howard Oifer is an optometrist in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Howard Oifer's address?
Howard Oifer is listed at 800 Mount Vernon Hwy Ne Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30328. 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 Oifer?
The number on file is (770) 804-1684. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Howard Oifer?
Howard Oifer's National Provider Identifier is 1982737193. 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 Oifer train?
Howard Oifer attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Howard Oifer have?
Howard Oifer has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Howard Oifer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Howard Oifer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; 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
Is Howard Oifer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Howard Oifer. 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.