Howard Mason, MD
NPI 1396707568 · Psychiatry Physician · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Mason, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1396707568).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396707568
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30206 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 41 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 39 |
| Aripiprazole | 34 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 27 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 27 |
| Lithium Carbonatebrand: Lithium Carbonate Er | 25 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 24 |
| Olanzapine | 20 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$896 across 30 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6900 Farmingdale DrCharlotte, NC 28212-5551Phone: (704) 536-6853Fax: (704) 445-4582
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-04
- Last updated
- 2020-07-01
- Certified
- 2020-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Mason's NPI number?
- Howard Mason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396707568, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Mason's specialty?
- Howard Mason is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Mason located?
- Howard Mason's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 S Post Rd Ste 100, Shelby, NC 28152-7438.
- What is Howard Mason's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Mason is (704) 481-7001.
- Does Howard Mason accept Medicare?
- Howard Mason is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Mason's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Mason's NPI (1396707568) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.