Michael G Howard, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Williamsville, NY

Michael G Howard, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Williamsville, New York. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Amar Atwal Md Pc and his current practice location is 7960 Transit Rd, Williamsville, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 633-9736.

Michael G Howard is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV004985) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1306841531.

Contact Information

Michael G Howard, OD
7960 Transit Rd,
Williamsville, NY 14221-4117
(716) 633-9736
(716) 896-2318

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael G Howard
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location7960 Transit Rd, Williamsville, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michael G Howard attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306841531
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789855693
  • Enrollment ID: I20110927000066

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael G Howard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306841531NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TUV004985 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Amar Atwal Md Pc599179952014

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. Michael G Howard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAmar Atwal Md Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013982727
PECOS PAC ID: 5991799520
Enrollment ID: O20040414001124

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. Michael G 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
Michael G Howard, OD
3095 Harlem Rd,
Cheektowaga, NY 14225-2500

Ph: (716) 896-8831
Michael G Howard, OD
7960 Transit Rd,
Williamsville, NY 14221-4117

Ph: (716) 633-9736

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