Howard Hines, M.D.
NPI 1285685412 · Dermatology Physician · Salisbury, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Hines, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Salisbury, MD (NPI 1285685412).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285685412
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D20987 (MD)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
12,032 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 4,562 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,975 | $90 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,807 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,120 | $127 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 659 | $109 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 507 | 285 |
| Fluconazole | 485 | 228 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 330 | 176 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 216 | 127 |
| Hydrocortisone | 216 | 131 |
| Minoxidil | 192 | 64 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 160 | 94 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$768 across 20 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)
- 601 N Caroline StBaltimore, MD 21287-0006Phone: (410) 955-5933
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2026-04-14
- Certified
- 2026-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Hines's NPI number?
- Howard Hines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285685412, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Hines's specialty?
- Howard Hines is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Hines located?
- Howard Hines's practice location on file with NPPES is 106 Milford St Ste 301, Salisbury, MD 21804-6962.
- What is Howard Hines's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Hines is (410) 546-4431.
- Does Howard Hines accept Medicare?
- Howard Hines is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Hines's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Hines's NPI (1285685412) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.