Thomas Howe, M.D.
NPI 1164425559 · Trauma Surgery Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Howe, M.D. is a Trauma Surgery Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1164425559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164425559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Trauma Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L6947 (TX)
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 tenure33% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$920 across 11 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
- 2005-05-31
- Last updated
- 2021-11-22
- Certified
- 2021-11-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Howe's NPI number?
- Thomas Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164425559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Howe's specialty?
- Thomas Howe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Trauma Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Howe located?
- Thomas Howe's practice location on file with NPPES is 3509 22nd St, Lubbock, TX 79410-1307.
- What is Thomas Howe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Howe is (806) 799-7928.
- Does Thomas Howe accept Medicare?
- Thomas Howe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Howe's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Howe's NPI (1164425559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.