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- 43309 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
About Dr. Howard
Robert C. Howard, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Tarpon Springs, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Robert trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 5,071 services to 4,259 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1942409909.
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
- (727) 943-3111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,071 services · 4,259 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
466 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
251 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
102 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
41 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
827 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 7
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Robert C. Howard?
Robert C. Howard is an eye doctor in Tarpon Springs, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Robert C. Howard's address?
Robert C. Howard is listed at 43309 US Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Robert C. Howard?
The number on file is (727) 943-3111. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert C. Howard?
Robert C. Howard's National Provider Identifier is 1942409909. 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 Robert C. Howard train?
Robert C. Howard attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert C. Howard have?
Robert C. Howard has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Robert C. Howard perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert C. Howard performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, closure of tear duct opening using plug and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of 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 Robert C. Howard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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