Howard Beck, M.D.
NPI 1437152030 · Urology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Beck, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1437152030).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437152030
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H2236 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
10,901 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 1,773 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Organism, Amplified Probe Technique87798 | 1,341 | $34 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,072 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 887 | $123 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 821 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 737 | $87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,651 | 500 |
| Finasteride | 1,170 | 343 |
| Dutasteride | 471 | 150 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 406 | 218 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 403 | 240 |
| Trimethoprim | 392 | 129 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 358 | 118 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,285 across 46 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
- 2005-05-27
- Last updated
- 2025-03-10
- Certified
- 2025-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Beck's NPI number?
- Howard Beck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437152030, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Beck's specialty?
- Howard Beck is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Beck located?
- Howard Beck's practice location on file with NPPES is 6102 82nd St, Lubbock, TX 79424-0802.
- What is Howard Beck's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Beck is (806) 771-0077.
- Does Howard Beck accept Medicare?
- Howard Beck is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Beck's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Beck's NPI (1437152030) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.