John Howland, M.D.
NPI 1013000819 · Rheumatology Physician · Bay City, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Howland, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Bay City, MI (NPI 1013000819).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013000819
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4301052068 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,126 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 724 | $122 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 187 | $62 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 165 | $75 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint20605 | 34 | $52 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 16 | $211 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$211 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 278 | 41 |
| Leflunomide | 55 | — |
| Prednisone | 28 | 12 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira | 27 | — |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel | 25 | — |
| Omeprazole | 24 | — |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2018-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Howland's NPI number?
- John Howland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013000819, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Howland's specialty?
- John Howland is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Howland located?
- John Howland's practice location on file with NPPES is 2110 16th St, Bay City, MI 48708.
- What is John Howland's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Howland is (989) 892-1231.
- Does John Howland accept Medicare?
- John Howland is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Howland's NPI active?
- Yes — John Howland's NPI (1013000819) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.