Michael Howard, M.D.
NPI 1174595508 · Urology Physician · Manasquan, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Howard, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Manasquan, NJ (NPI 1174595508).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174595508
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA065935 (NJ)
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
8,762 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 | 1,383 | $142 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 1,263 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Organism, Amplified Probe Technique87798 | 1,119 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 757 | $101 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 505 | $18 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,276 | 413 |
| Dutasteride | 231 | 72 |
| Finasteride | 229 | 67 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 225 | 86 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 175 | 53 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 148 | 111 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 122 | 76 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$630 across 35 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
- 2006-02-01
- Last updated
- 2022-02-09
- Certified
- 2022-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Howard's NPI number?
- Michael Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174595508, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Howard's specialty?
- Michael Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Howard located?
- Michael Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 Highway 35, Manasquan, NJ 08736-1101.
- What is Michael Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Howard is (732) 223-7877.
- Does Michael Howard accept Medicare?
- Michael Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Howard's NPI (1174595508) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.