Dana Michelle Howard, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Houston, TX

Dana Michelle Howard, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Houston, Texas. She went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Memorial Park Vision, P.a. and her current practice location is 5535 Memorial Dr Ste I, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 888-9256.

Dana Michelle Howard is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 7272T) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1194989764.

Contact Information

Dana Michelle Howard, OD
5535 Memorial Dr Ste I,
Houston, TX 77007-8023
(281) 888-9256
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDana Michelle Howard
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience16 Years
Location5535 Memorial Dr Ste I, Houston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dana Michelle Howard attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194989764
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486842481
  • Enrollment ID: I20101216001157

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dana Michelle Howard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194989764NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 7272T (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Memorial Park Vision, P.a.35777515772

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dana Michelle Howard allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameMemorial Park Vision, P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043512635
PECOS PAC ID: 3577751577
Enrollment ID: O20101216001150

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dana Michelle Howard is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dana Michelle Howard, OD
5939 Kiam St Unit 6f,
Houston, TX 77007-1072

Ph: (713) 562-0521
Dana Michelle Howard, OD
5535 Memorial Dr Ste I,
Houston, TX 77007-8023

Ph: (281) 888-9256

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