Gary Howard, M.D.
NPI 1194714428 · Internal Medicine Physician · Calera, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Howard, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Calera, AL (NPI 1194714428).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194714428
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13355 (AL)
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
1,032 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 | 645 | $115 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 78 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 70 | $80 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 61 | $15 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 36 | $13 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 244 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 820 | 111 |
| Gabapentin | 775 | 138 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 771 | 205 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 761 | 201 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 628 | 214 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 610 | 201 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148 across 7 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
- 2005-10-19
- Last updated
- 2016-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Howard's NPI number?
- Gary Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194714428, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Howard's specialty?
- Gary Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Howard located?
- Gary Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Airport Commons Dr # 404, Calera, AL 35040-7004.
- What is Gary Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Howard is (205) 665-2002.
- Does Gary Howard accept Medicare?
- Gary Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Howard's NPI (1194714428) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.