James Howard, M.D.
NPI 1396940854 · General Practice Physician · Encinitas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Howard, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Encinitas, CA (NPI 1396940854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396940854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A109689 (CA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
13,368 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or AllowG0181 | 4,423 | $109 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 1,396 | $57 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 978 | $45 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 935 | $130 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 242 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 141 | 32 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 131 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 123 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 75 | 19 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 73 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$90 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6037 La Granada Suite CRancho Santa Fe, CA 92067Phone: (760) 230-1888Fax: (855) 716-2901
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-15
- Last updated
- 2024-03-27
- Certified
- 2024-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Howard's NPI number?
- James Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396940854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Howard's specialty?
- James Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Howard located?
- James Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 142 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024-3657.
- What is James Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Howard is (760) 230-1888.
- Does James Howard accept Medicare?
- James Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — James Howard's NPI (1396940854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.