Dr Howard L Christman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Kearney, NE

Dr Howard L Christman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Kearney, Nebraska. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2515 3rd Ave, Kearney, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (308) 234-3331.

Dr Howard L Christman is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 980) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1952301533.

Contact Information

Dr Howard L Christman, OD
2515 3rd Ave,
Kearney, NE 68845-4420
(308) 234-3331
(308) 234-1393

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Howard L Christman
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location2515 3rd Ave, Kearney, Nebraska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Howard L Christman attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952301533
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103968359
  • Enrollment ID: I20100126000514

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard L Christman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952301533NPI-NPPES
410046006OtherNERAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 980 (Nebraska)Primary

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. Dr Howard L Christman 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
Dr Howard L Christman, OD
2515 3rd Ave,
Kearney, NE 68845-4420

Ph: (308) 234-3331
Dr Howard L Christman, OD
2515 3rd Ave,
Kearney, NE 68845-4420

Ph: (308) 234-3331

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