Kris L Howard MD PA
NPI 1053505701 · Procedural Dermatology Physician · Odessa, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kris L Howard MD PA is a Procedural Dermatology Physician organization in Odessa, TX (NPI 1053505701).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053505701
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Procedural Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Kris Howard, President(432) 563-3113
- License
- H0466 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Other names (DBA / former)
- Doing business as
- West Texas Dermatology Center
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-05
- Last updated
- 2008-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kris L Howard MD PA's NPI number?
- Kris L Howard MD PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053505701, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Kris L Howard MD PA?
- Kris L Howard MD PA is classified in the NPPES registry as Procedural Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kris L Howard MD PA located?
- Kris L Howard MD PA's practice location on file with NPPES is 8141 Dorado Dr, Odessa, TX 79765-8533.
- What is Kris L Howard MD PA's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kris L Howard MD PA is (432) 563-3113.
- Does Kris L Howard MD PA accept Medicare?
- Kris L Howard MD PA is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Kris L Howard MD PA?
- The authorized official listed on Kris L Howard MD PA's NPPES record is Kris Howard, President. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Kris L Howard MD PA's NPI active?
- Yes — Kris L Howard MD PA's NPI (1053505701) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.