Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Comer, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Brunswick, GA

  • NPI 1073515771
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
40 Professional Dr
Brunswick, GA 315203774
(912) 261-0788
fax (912) 261-0760

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 29, 2010
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #1233T
Medicaid
GA #00445167D

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073515771. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,114
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$74,071
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 306 297 $34
92134 Imaging of retina 282 273 $37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 263 259 $116
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 163 106 $82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 47 47 $138
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 37 31 $57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 16 16 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Brunswick Optometrist, average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
285
Patients
83
Total drug cost
$30,889
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 90 23 $2,600
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 36 32 $452
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 30 0 $10,477
Timolol Maleate Generic 30 11 $487
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 27 0 $766
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 18 17 $1,080
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 16 0 $498
Fluorometholone Generic 13 0 $1,124
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 13 0 $12,719
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 12 0 $686

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Comer's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Comer practices Optometrist in Brunswick, GA.
Where does Dr. Howard Comer practice?
Dr. Howard Comer practices at 40 Professional Dr, Brunswick, GA 315203774. Office phone: 9122610788.
What is Dr. Howard Comer's NPI?
Dr. Howard Comer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073515771, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Comer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Comer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Comer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.