Douglas Howerton, M.D.
NPI 1295734283 · Gastroenterology Physician · Chesapeake, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Howerton, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Chesapeake, VA (NPI 1295734283).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295734283
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101049396 (VA)
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
1,326 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 | 293 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 164 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 89 | $171 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 79 | $80 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 74 | $253 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 155 | 63 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 114 | 47 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 61 | 24 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 55 | 48 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 47 | 46 |
| Famotidine | 40 | 15 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 35 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,513 across 60 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
- 2005-07-20
- Last updated
- 2019-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Howerton's NPI number?
- Douglas Howerton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295734283, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Howerton's specialty?
- Douglas Howerton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Howerton located?
- Douglas Howerton's practice location on file with NPPES is 113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 202, Chesapeake, VA 23320-1714.
- What is Douglas Howerton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Howerton is (757) 436-3285.
- Does Douglas Howerton accept Medicare?
- Douglas Howerton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Howerton's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Howerton's NPI (1295734283) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.