Fred Howard, MD
NPI 1447228614 · Surgery Physician · Lake Wales, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fred Howard, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Lake Wales, FL (NPI 1447228614).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447228614
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME82331 (FL)
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
20 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
1,397 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 561 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 233 | $64 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 173 | $25 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 145 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 59 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 57 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 163 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 50 | 27 |
| Levofloxacin | 33 | 25 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 31 | 20 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 11 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 15 | — |
| Mupirocin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$434 across 8 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)
- 1120 Carlton AveSuite 1100Lake Wales, FL 33853-4348Phone: (863) 679-1986Fax: (863) 679-6307
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2019-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fred Howard's NPI number?
- Fred Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447228614, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fred Howard's specialty?
- Fred Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fred Howard located?
- Fred Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 451 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853.
- What is Fred Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fred Howard is (863) 679-1986.
- Does Fred Howard accept Medicare?
- Fred Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fred Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Fred Howard's NPI (1447228614) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.