Howard Alexander, M.D.
NPI 1376598458 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Alexander, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1376598458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376598458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13814 (AL)
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
356 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 118 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 43 | $35 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 31 | $101 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 29 | $182 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 25 | $29 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 22 | $40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 61 | 57 |
| Prednisone | 44 | 42 |
| Methylprednisolone | 41 | 40 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 | 38 |
| Celecoxib | 26 | 18 |
| Methocarbamol | 23 | 23 |
| Naproxen | 23 | 22 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 22 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 2 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
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2019-12-20
- Certified
- 2019-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Alexander's NPI number?
- Howard Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376598458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Alexander's specialty?
- Howard Alexander is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Alexander located?
- Howard Alexander's practice location on file with NPPES is 4715 Whitesburg Dr S, Huntsville, AL 35802-1632.
- What is Howard Alexander's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Alexander is (256) 881-5151.
- Does Howard Alexander accept Medicare?
- Howard Alexander is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Alexander's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Alexander's NPI (1376598458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.