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Optometry

Alison Howard, OD

Sees patients in Bonita, CA · San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Alison Howard, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Bonita, CA and San Diego, CA. NPI 1720136625. 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 Alison 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
39Years since medical school (graduated 1987)
Southern California College Of OptometryMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Alison Howard see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Bonita, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Alison Howard's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Alison Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alison 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 Alison Howard?
(619) 528-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Alison Howard's NPI number?
1720136625. 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 Alison Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other clinicians: Optometry, California →

Other optometrists in Bonita

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bonita, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolSouthern California College Of Optometry
Graduation year1987
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720136625
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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