James Howard, M.D.
NPI 1255711453 · Family Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Howard, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1255711453).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255711453
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51052 (KY)
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
11 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
315 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 145 | $86 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 54 | $64 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 34 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 25 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 24 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 46 | 42 |
| Azithromycin | 37 | 37 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 36 | 34 |
| Cephalexin | 18 | 17 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 15 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 13 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$232 across 12 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)
- 201 N Clyde Morris BlvdSuite 200Daytona Beach, FL 32114-2724Phone: (386) 254-4165Fax: (386) 254-4339
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-02
- Last updated
- 2020-12-07
- Certified
- 2020-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Howard's NPI number?
- James Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255711453, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Howard's specialty?
- James Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Howard located?
- James Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 2040 Harrodsburg Rd Ste 200, Lexington, KY 40503.
- What is James Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Howard is (859) 899-7994.
- Does James Howard accept Medicare?
- James Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — James Howard's NPI (1255711453) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.