NPI age
19 years
Enumerated 2006-09-20
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. John B Howe, MD
Howe is 1 of 2 ophthalmology providers in Harlingen and 1 of 139 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Ophthalmology
Plus 1 subspecialty
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2018-10-15
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 139 active ophthalmology providers in Texas.
NPI age
19 years
↑ 3 yr above median (16 yr)
State licenses
1 state
28% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
1
In the 77% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2006 → 2026
2006-09Enumerated in NPPES
2006
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
597 W Sesame Dr Ste C
Harlingen, TX 785508367
Mailing address
597 W Sesame Dr Suite C
Harlingen, TX 78550
Specialties
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Ophthalmology PrimaryAn ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
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OphthalmologyAn ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 05 (TX) | 134220605 |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 1 other active provider shares this practice address in NPPES.
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