Howard Huang, MD
NPI 1396896189 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Huang, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1396896189).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396896189
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2004015374 (MO)
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 tenure25% of score
19 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
2,332 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 872 | $8 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 438 | $21 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 371 | $12 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 370 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 107 | $119 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 72 | $214 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 274 | 87 |
| Azithromycin | 272 | 88 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 245 | 71 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 228 | 61 |
| Prednisone | 224 | 81 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 187 | 55 |
| Tacrolimus | 155 | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22,299 across 45 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
- 2007-01-16
- Last updated
- 2023-07-12
- Certified
- 2023-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Huang's NPI number?
- Howard Huang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396896189, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Huang's specialty?
- Howard Huang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Huang located?
- Howard Huang's practice location on file with NPPES is 6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, Houston, TX 77030-2740.
- What is Howard Huang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Huang is (713) 441-2215.
- Does Howard Huang accept Medicare?
- Howard Huang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Huang's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Huang's NPI (1396896189) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.