Howard Westbrook, MD
NPI 1225043599 · Family Medicine Physician · Wiggins, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Westbrook, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Wiggins, MS (NPI 1225043599).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225043599
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13922 (MS)
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
19 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
489 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 | 147 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $61 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 57 | $117 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 56 | $13 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 44 | $14 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 144 | 39 |
| Meloxicam | 96 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 91 | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 89 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 83 | 23 |
| Celecoxib | 79 | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 74 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95 across 5 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
- 2006-07-29
- Last updated
- 2022-08-25
- Certified
- 2022-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Westbrook's NPI number?
- Howard Westbrook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225043599, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Westbrook's specialty?
- Howard Westbrook is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Westbrook located?
- Howard Westbrook's practice location on file with NPPES is 1428 Azalea Dr S, Wiggins, MS 39577-8195.
- What is Howard Westbrook's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Westbrook is (601) 928-9674.
- Does Howard Westbrook accept Medicare?
- Howard Westbrook is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Westbrook's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Westbrook's NPI (1225043599) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.