Quick answers
- Does Abbey L. Howell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Abbey L. Howell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Abbey L. Howell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 132 Original Medicare patients and 179 services for Abbey L. Howell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Abbey L. Howell's NPI number?
- 1588844492. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Abbey L. Howell, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 132 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 179 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)19 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)14 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)12 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis39%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
- Diabetes20%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Abbey L. Howell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8500 W Bowles Ave, Suite 300Littleton, CO 80123 (303) 972‑0717
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Littleton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Littleton, CO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588844492 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians