Howard Nizar, M.D.
NPI 1326124603 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Nizar, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1326124603).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326124603
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G48600 (CA)
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
19 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
1,575 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 | 671 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 314 | $190 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 188 | $140 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 113 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $98 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 135 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 759 | 213 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 503 | 126 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 502 | 135 |
| Losartan Potassium | 448 | 118 |
| Metformin Hcl | 276 | 83 |
| Omeprazole | 229 | 62 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$162 across 8 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
- 2006-10-28
- Last updated
- 2019-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Nizar's NPI number?
- Howard Nizar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326124603, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Nizar's specialty?
- Howard Nizar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Nizar located?
- Howard Nizar's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 103, Bakersfield, CA 93311-3621.
- What is Howard Nizar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Nizar is (661) 324-6593.
- Does Howard Nizar accept Medicare?
- Howard Nizar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Nizar's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Nizar's NPI (1326124603) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.