Howard Kreger, MD
NPI 1174529879 · Neurology Physician · Concord, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Kreger, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Concord, NC (NPI 1174529879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174529879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021-03422 (NC)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
566 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 428 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 65 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 32 | $169 |
| Smoking and Tobacco Use Intensive Counseling, 4-10 Minutes99406 | 23 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$169 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 261 | 82 |
| Gabapentin | 259 | 64 |
| Topiramate | 210 | 56 |
| Primidone | 198 | 45 |
| Pregabalin | 171 | 51 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 161 | 38 |
| Memantine Hcl | 139 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 101 E W T Harris BlvdSte 5202Charlotte, NC 28262-3485Phone: (704) 863-8700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-27
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2021-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Kreger's NPI number?
- Howard Kreger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174529879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Kreger's specialty?
- Howard Kreger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Kreger located?
- Howard Kreger's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 Medical Park Dr, Concord, NC 28025-1902.
- What is Howard Kreger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Kreger is (704) 403-1911.
- Does Howard Kreger accept Medicare?
- Howard Kreger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Kreger's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Kreger's NPI (1174529879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.