# Christopher Ross Howard, OD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/christopher-howard-od-1629108709
NPI: 1629108709
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Christopher Ross Howard, OD is a optometry based in Crestview, FL with NPI 1629108709.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Optometry
- Credential: OD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM  - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
- Graduation year: 1996
- NPI: 1629108709 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1629108709))

## Practice and contact

- Address: 1005 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL, 325364509
- Phone: (850) 682-1859

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 59 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 5 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 3 plans
- [Anthem Vision](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/anthem-vision) — 1 plan
- [BCBS Massachusetts HMO](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-massachusetts-hmo) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Christopher Ross Howard, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1629108709).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 2 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $749.

Largest disclosed payer: Lumenis BE inc ($624 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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