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Charles D Howard, MD, MMM, CHCQM

Ophthalmology Physician in Ayer, MA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1619943222

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Charles D Howard
Credential MD, MMM, CHCQM
Sex Male
Practice address 42 Patton Road, Federal Medical Center Devens, Ayer, MA, 01432
Enumeration date Feb 23, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jun 6, 2016

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 6544 (NH) Primary
208D00000X General Practice Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 6544 (NH) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
82180337 Medicaid NH -
12091471 Other NH MULTIPLAN
H001145 Other NH CHAMPUS

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Charles Howard?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Charles Howard is 1619943222, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Charles Howard practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Ayer, MA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2016-06-06.