Matthew Howard, PA-C
NPI 1306165600 · Physician Assistant · Boone, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Howard, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Boone, NC (NPI 1306165600).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306165600
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-04453 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
3,360 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 | 1,094 | $105 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 487 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 319 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 301 | $137 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 209 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 453 | 371 |
| Gabapentin | 193 | 80 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 65 | 41 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 58 | 35 |
| Meloxicam | 52 | 23 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 47 | 31 |
| Denosumabbrand: Prolia | 43 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$451 across 15 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
- 2010-05-26
- Last updated
- 2017-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Howard's NPI number?
- Matthew Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306165600, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Howard's specialty?
- Matthew Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Matthew Howard located?
- Matthew Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 950 State Farm Rd Ste 200, Boone, NC 28607-5021.
- What is Matthew Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Howard is (704) 323-2000.
- Does Matthew Howard accept Medicare?
- Matthew Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Howard's NPI (1306165600) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.