Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Day, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Gardendale, AL

  • NPI 1104856681
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
137 West Shugart Ridge Road
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-5681
fax (205) 631-2479
Mailing address
137 W Shugart Ridge RD
Gardendale, AL 350712671

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 1, 2021
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #S658
Medicaid
AL #000058106

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104856681. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
687
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$51,422
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 189 136 $84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 163 162 $116
92250 Photography of the retina 140 134 $34
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 72 17 $99
92134 Imaging of retina 71 71 $37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 30 28 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 22 22 $57

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Gardendale Optometrist, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 9.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$604
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 5 $187.39
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 6 $173.84
Abbvie INC. 4 $84.67
Lkc Technologies, INC. 1 $75.26
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 3 $66.25
CooperVision INC. 1 $16.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$604

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
716
Patients
139
Total drug cost
$67,048
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 379 81 $10,254
Levobunolol Hcl Generic 123 35 $2,857
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 41 0 $1,746
Timolol Maleate Generic 37 11 $446
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 31 0 $1,391
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 28 0 $26,777
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 17 0 $13,855
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 13 12 $165
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 12 0 $2,367
Cephalexin Generic 12 0 $133

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Day's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Day practices Optometrist in Gardendale, AL.
Where does Dr. Howard Day practice?
Dr. Howard Day practices at 137 West Shugart Ridge Road, Gardendale, AL 35071. Office phone: 2056315681.
What is Dr. Howard Day's NPI?
Dr. Howard Day's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104856681, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Day accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Day accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Day commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.