William Howe, MD
NPI 1447241328 · Family Medicine Physician · Gulf Breeze, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Howe, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gulf Breeze, FL (NPI 1447241328).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447241328
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME 0062230 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,156 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 | 330 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 209 | $88 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 154 | $80 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 138 | $18 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 124 | $126 |
| Advance Care Planning, Each Additional 30 Minutes99498 | 117 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 252 | 47 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 201 | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 199 | 53 |
| Omeprazole | 195 | 51 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 195 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 187 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$86 across 5 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
- 2005-10-31
- Last updated
- 2014-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Howe's NPI number?
- William Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447241328, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Howe's specialty?
- William Howe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Howe located?
- William Howe's practice location on file with NPPES is 1573 Nantahala Beach Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563-8963.
- What is William Howe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Howe is (850) 934-3311.
- Does William Howe accept Medicare?
- William Howe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Howe's NPI active?
- Yes — William Howe's NPI (1447241328) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.