Howard Askins, M.D.
NPI 1386705713 · Psychiatry Physician · Pasadena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Askins, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Pasadena, CA (NPI 1386705713).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386705713
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G71909 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,662 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 626 | $66 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 175 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 174 | $98 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 166 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 154 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 181 | 35 |
| Clonazepam | 178 | 21 |
| Lorazepam | 166 | 23 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 143 | 29 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 143 | 44 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 134 | 17 |
| Alprazolam | 121 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Askins's NPI number?
- Howard Askins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386705713, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Askins's specialty?
- Howard Askins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Askins located?
- Howard Askins's practice location on file with NPPES is 960 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91106-2401.
- What is Howard Askins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Askins is (626) 793-7792.
- Does Howard Askins accept Medicare?
- Howard Askins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Askins's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Askins's NPI (1386705713) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.