Provider Profile
Howell Findley, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Findley
Howell Findley, OD is an optometrist based in Lexington, KY. Howell is a 1981 graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows Howell provided 2,745 services to 1,522 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and microfluid analysis of tears.
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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
- (859) 224-2655
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2353 ALEXANDRIA DR SUITE 350
Lexington, KY 40504
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
2,745 services · 1,522 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
915 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
134 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
577 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
78 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
53 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
33 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
379 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
347 | More 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 Lexington 8
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.
Class of 1981 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 KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Findley's specialty?
Dr. Findley is an optometrist in Lexington, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Findley?
Dr. Findley is listed at 2353 Alexandria Dr Suite 350, Lexington, KY 40504. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Findley?
The number on file is (859) 224-2655. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Findley?
Dr. Findley's National Provider Identifier is 1619993961. 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
What is Dr. Findley's medical education?
Dr. Findley attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Findley have?
Dr. Findley has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Findley known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Findley performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Findley's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Findley. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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