Heather Howe, MD
NPI 1396990123 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Montrose, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Howe, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Montrose, CO (NPI 1396990123).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396990123
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.126970 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
17 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
1,049 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 227 | $131 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 166 | $14 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 164 | $9 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 163 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $93 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 65 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 82 | 21 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 64 | 12 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 59 | 11 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 52 | 14 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 49 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 47 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-11-20
- Last updated
- 2026-05-27
- Certified
- 2026-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Howe's NPI number?
- Heather Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396990123, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Howe's specialty?
- Heather Howe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Howe located?
- Heather Howe's practice location on file with NPPES is 904 S 4th St, Montrose, CO 81401-4226.
- What is Heather Howe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Howe is (970) 252-2753.
- Does Heather Howe accept Medicare?
- Heather Howe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Howe's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Howe's NPI (1396990123) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.