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Ophthalmology

Robert C. Howard, MD

Sees patients in Tarpon Springs, FL · Florida

Summary

Robert C. Howard, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Tarpon Springs, FL. NPI 1942409909. 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 Robert C. 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
19Years since medical school (graduated 2007)
Tufts University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
St Lukes Cataract and Laser InstituteGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Robert C. Howard see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Tarpon Springs, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Robert C. Howard's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Robert C. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert C. 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 Robert C. Howard?
(727) 943-3111, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Robert C. Howard's NPI number?
1942409909. 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 Robert C. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • St Lukes Cataract and Laser Institute58 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Tarpon Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tarpon Springs, FL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942409909
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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