Donald Howard, M.D.
NPI 1376590778 · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Spokane, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sleep Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Howard, M.D. is a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Spokane, WA (NPI 1376590778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376590778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00037135 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
775 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Home Sleep Test (hst) With Type III Portable Monitor, Unattended; Minimum of 4 Channels: 2 Respiratory Movement/Airflow, 1 Ecg/Heart Rate and 1 Oxygen SaturationG0399 | 178 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $126 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 114 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 83 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 75 | $90 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 193 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 158 | 37 |
| Modafinil | 92 | 20 |
| Clonazepam | 71 | 13 |
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfate | 68 | 12 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 66 | 16 |
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$179 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-30
- Last updated
- 2022-10-04
- Certified
- 2022-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Howard's NPI number?
- Donald Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376590778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Howard's specialty?
- Donald Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Howard located?
- Donald Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 104 West 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204.
- What is Donald Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Howard is (509) 353-3960.
- Does Donald Howard accept Medicare?
- Donald Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Howard's NPI (1376590778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.