Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Howard, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Southport, NC

  • NPI 1346289014
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4633 Long Beach RD Se
Southport, NC 284618798
(910) 457-6667
fax (910) 457-9530
Mailing address
103 Nw 29Th St
Oak Island, NC 284657524

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 28, 2011
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #1796

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346289014. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
986
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$84,984
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 314 313 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 136 116 $86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 133 32 $34
92134 Imaging of retina 117 114 $38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 91 79 $35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 77 77 $142
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 75 71 $122
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 30 30 $107
92250 Photography of the retina 13 13 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Southport Optometrist, average services per provider: 262. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$144
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 4 $143.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$144

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
223
Patients
90
Total drug cost
$26,214
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 84 27 $1,726
Timolol Maleate Generic 47 13 $710
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 36 32 $1,299
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 23 18 $1,067
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 11 0 $157
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 11 0 $4,377
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 11 0 $16,878

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. John Howard practices Optometrist in Southport, NC.
Where does Dr. John Howard practice?
Dr. John Howard practices at 4633 Long Beach RD Se, Southport, NC 284618798. Office phone: 9104576667.
What is Dr. John Howard's NPI?
Dr. John Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346289014, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.