Howard Baxter, MD
NPI 1053367938 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Baxter, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1053367938).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053367938
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7034 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,225 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 989 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 172 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 24 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 15 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, 1 View73020 | 13 | $7 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 12 | $11 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$11 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2011-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Baxter's NPI number?
- Howard Baxter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053367938, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Baxter's specialty?
- Howard Baxter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Baxter located?
- Howard Baxter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006-2612.
- What is Howard Baxter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Baxter is (602) 239-4601.
- Does Howard Baxter accept Medicare?
- Howard Baxter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Baxter's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Baxter's NPI (1053367938) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.