Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. David Allen Howe, O.D.
Optometrist in Springfield, OH · enumerated 2005.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1801888458
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. David Allen Howe
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 229 W Mccreight Ave, Springfield, OH, 45504
Phone (937) 323-0871
Fax (937) 323-0176
Enumeration date Aug 19, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jul 9, 2007
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0031585 | Medicaid | OH | - |
| 2200222 | Other | OH | UNITED HEALTH CARE |
| 000000116956 | Other | OH | ANTHEM |
| 310786778026 | Medicaid | OH | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What specialty is David Howe?
David Howe is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-09.