Christos Howard, MD
NPI 1437140811 · Family Medicine Physician · Orange, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christos Howard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Orange, CA (NPI 1437140811).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437140811
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-11626 (HI)
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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ezetimibe | 52 | 20 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 33 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | — |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 20 | — |
| Simvastatin | 16 | — |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$250 across 2 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)
- 21580 Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 102Yorba Linda, CA 92887-3748Phone: (714) 777-1773Fax: (714) 777-0387
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-03
- Last updated
- 2021-11-03
- Certified
- 2021-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christos Howard's NPI number?
- Christos Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437140811, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christos Howard's specialty?
- Christos Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christos Howard located?
- Christos Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 845 W La Veta Ave Ste 108, Orange, CA 92868.
- What is Christos Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christos Howard is (714) 639-2600.
- Does Christos Howard accept Medicare?
- Christos Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christos Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Christos Howard's NPI (1437140811) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.