Robert Hower
NPI 1053407155 · Gastroenterology Physician · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Hower is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1053407155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053407155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS012937 (PA)
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
877 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 161 | $164 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 132 | $75 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 124 | $88 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 99 | $125 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43248 | 50 | $131 |
| Review By Radiologist of Image to Guide Opening of Digestive Tract |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 236 | 78 |
| Omeprazole | 224 | 74 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 199 | 196 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 125 | 124 |
| Famotidine | 125 | 45 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 121 | 121 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$891 across 37 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
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2021-03-25
- Certified
- 2020-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Hower's NPI number?
- Robert Hower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053407155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Hower's specialty?
- Robert Hower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Hower located?
- Robert Hower's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Peach St, Erie, PA 16507-1423.
- What is Robert Hower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Hower is (814) 877-7733.
- Does Robert Hower accept Medicare?
- Robert Hower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Hower's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Hower's NPI (1053407155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.