Howard Rubin, M.D.
NPI 1295734432 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Rubin, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1295734432).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295734432
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E2830 (TX)
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
4,320 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 539 | $183 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 504 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 497 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 340 | $128 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 336 | $64 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 554 | 172 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 376 | 126 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 354 | 120 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 330 | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 302 | 100 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 255 | 81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,151 across 69 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
- 2005-07-19
- Last updated
- 2024-05-22
- Certified
- 2024-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Rubin's NPI number?
- Howard Rubin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295734432, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Rubin's specialty?
- Howard Rubin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Rubin located?
- Howard Rubin's practice location on file with NPPES is 5115 Fannin St Ste 801, Houston, TX 77004-5870.
- What is Howard Rubin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Rubin is (713) 790-0841.
- Does Howard Rubin accept Medicare?
- Howard Rubin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Rubin's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Rubin's NPI (1295734432) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.