Richard Howard, MD
NPI 1447249255 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Frederick, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Howard, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Frederick, MD (NPI 1447249255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447249255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD463229 (PA)
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 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
228 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 120 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 32 | $91 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 31 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $124 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 297 | 102 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 192 | 72 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 150 | 33 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 116 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 110 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 93 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$70 across 4 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
- 2005-10-14
- Last updated
- 2024-06-07
- Certified
- 2024-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Howard's NPI number?
- Richard Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447249255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Howard's specialty?
- Richard Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Howard located?
- Richard Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 74 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702-4501.
- What is Richard Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Howard is (301) 694-9033.
- Does Richard Howard accept Medicare?
- Richard Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Howard's NPI (1447249255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.