James Howard, MD
NPI 1033110119 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Salt Lake City, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Howard, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Salt Lake City, UT (NPI 1033110119).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033110119
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36111 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,585 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,535 | $40 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,173 | $136 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 610 | $124 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 77 | $146 |
| Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise ClassifiedJ7999 | 74 | $93 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 26 | $25 |
| 1d and 2d Ultrasound Scan of Eye Tissue and Structures |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 113 | 76 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 74 | 59 |
| Latanoprost | 64 | 11 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 35 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 34 | 17 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 26 | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,876 across 22 records (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
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2018-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Howard's NPI number?
- James Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033110119, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Howard's specialty?
- James Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Howard located?
- James Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 5169 Cottonwood St Ste 630, Salt Lake City, UT 84107-6771.
- What is James Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Howard is (801) 312-2020.
- Does James Howard accept Medicare?
- James Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — James Howard's NPI (1033110119) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.