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Optometry

Howard L. Christman, OD

Sees patients in Kearney, NE · Nebraska

Summary

Howard L. Christman, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Kearney, NE. NPI 1952301533. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard L. Christman, 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
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
Indiana University - School Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Howard L. Christman see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Kearney, NE. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard L. Christman's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Howard L. Christman accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Howard L. Christman may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is Howard L. Christman's NPI number?
1952301533. 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 Howard L. Christman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Kearney

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kearney, NE — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolIndiana University - School Of Optometry
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952301533
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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