Brandon Howe, MD
NPI 1255911723 · Hospitalist Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brandon Howe, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1255911723).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255911723
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 340390 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 29 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 | 13 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 15 | — |
| Gabapentin | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$335 across 17 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)
- 3200 Maccorkle Ave SeCharleston, WV 25304-1227Phone: (304) 388-5590Fax: (304) 388-8238
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-09
- Last updated
- 2025-04-10
- Certified
- 2025-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brandon Howe's NPI number?
- Brandon Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255911723, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brandon Howe's specialty?
- Brandon Howe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brandon Howe located?
- Brandon Howe's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375.
- What is Brandon Howe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brandon Howe is (225) 765-4050.
- Does Brandon Howe accept Medicare?
- Brandon Howe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brandon Howe's NPI active?
- Yes — Brandon Howe's NPI (1255911723) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.