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Optometry

Michael G. Howard, OD

Sees patients in Cheektowaga, NY · New York

Summary

Michael G. Howard, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Cheektowaga, NY. NPI 1306841531. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael G. Howard, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
Illinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Amar Atwal MD PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Michael G. Howard see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Cheektowaga, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michael G. Howard's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Michael G. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael G. Howard accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Michael G. Howard?
(716) 896-2245, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Michael G. Howard's NPI number?
1306841531. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael G. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael G. Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Amar Atwal MD PC14 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Cheektowaga

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cheektowaga, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolIllinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1306841531
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians