John Howard, M.D.
NPI 1356319354 · Internal Medicine Physician · Owensboro, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Howard, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Owensboro, KY (NPI 1356319354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356319354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24390 (KY)
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
3,633 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 2,154 | $55 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 393 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 264 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 209 | $113 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 167 | $112 |
| Test to Measure Oxygen Level in Blood Using Ear Or Finger Device Continuously Overnight |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 774 | 230 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 452 | 126 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 370 | 102 |
| Simvastatin | 253 | 69 |
| Alprazolam | 219 | 62 |
| Metformin Hcl | 218 | 67 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 207 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$490 across 32 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
- 2006-03-08
- Last updated
- 2016-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Howard's NPI number?
- John Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356319354, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Howard's specialty?
- John Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Howard located?
- John Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 2200 E Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303-1449.
- What is John Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Howard is (270) 926-1650.
- Does John Howard accept Medicare?
- John Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — John Howard's NPI (1356319354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.