Howard Klickman, M.D.
NPI 1174594477 · Internal Medicine Physician · Gaffney, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Klickman, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Gaffney, SC (NPI 1174594477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174594477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28209 (SC)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
701 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 310 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 191 | $4 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 142 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 25 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 18 | $168 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 162 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 564 | 166 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 499 | 158 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 475 | 156 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 460 | 111 |
| Losartan Potassium | 379 | 121 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 288 | 105 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2021-01-28
- Certified
- 2021-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Klickman's NPI number?
- Howard Klickman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174594477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Klickman's specialty?
- Howard Klickman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Klickman located?
- Howard Klickman's practice location on file with NPPES is 139 Medical Center Dr, Gaffney, SC 29340.
- What is Howard Klickman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Klickman is (864) 487-7186.
- Does Howard Klickman accept Medicare?
- Howard Klickman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Klickman's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Klickman's NPI (1174594477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.