In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD performed more eye procedures, laser surgery, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for laser vitreolysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

punctal plug insertion

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

amniotic membrane transplantation

eye exam

eye tests

ophthalmic imaging

sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD performed more punctal plug insertion, simple cataract surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT), eye exam, eye tests, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, and sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation (e.g. ProKera) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2012 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93
eye procedures	286
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2013 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106
eye procedures	399
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	18
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2014 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
eye procedures	703
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	21
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190
eye procedures	856
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	56
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2016 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	188
eye procedures	940
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	31
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	203
eye procedures	1115
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	29
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	76
doctor visit	165
eye procedures	1298
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
laser treatment	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	29
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	82
doctor visit	158
eye procedures	1178
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	30
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	59
eye procedures	1169
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	35
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
eye procedures	1561
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	46
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
eye procedures	1180
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	39
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2023 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	105
doctor visit	221
eye procedures	1491
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
laser treatment	157
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	52
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK during 2024 were eye procedures, laser treatment, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	94
doctor visit	342
eye procedures	1971
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	96
laser treatment	171
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	56
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated as an optometrist in Pryor, OK were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

capsulotomy	76
doctor visit	167
eye procedures	1088
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	40
laser treatment	106
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	318
Native American / Alaskan Native	9
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	98
85 and over	34
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	180

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	6
Dementia	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Oklahoma.

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pryor, OK.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brett Michael Howell, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
OPTOVUE, INC.	$2,789 iVue $1,419	xr $901	OCT $469
Coopervision Inc.	$2,576 Clariti Contact Lens $298	MyDay Contact Lens $211	CVI Contact Lens $131	Biofinity Contact Lens $20	$1,916
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$1,705 BIOTRUE ONE DAY $1,203	ULTRA $501
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$1,223 ULTRA $1,223
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$582 BTOD $232	Infuse $124	ULTRA MULTIFOCAL TORIC $124	ULTRA $102
Other	$1,273 NFC-700 $309	Hydrus Microstent $125	Contact Lenses $105	Durezol $100	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $88	Other $546

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,557
Travel and Lodging	$2,734
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,782
Entertainment	$75

Biography

Dr. Brett Howell works as an optometry (primary eye care). On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5).

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