Howard Kussman, MD
NPI 1447293287 · Infectious Disease Physician · Bryan, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Kussman, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Bryan, TX (NPI 1447293287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447293287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K3781 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 85 | 28 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 40 | — |
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 24 | — |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 24 | — |
| Darunavir | 17 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | — |
| Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Alabrand: Odefsey |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 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 (2)
- 2700 E 29th St Ste 240Bryan, TX 77802-2586Phone: (979) 690-5816Fax: (979) 690-4847
- 3801 W 15th StBldg a - Suite 340Plano, TX 75075-4737Phone: (972) 599-1637Fax: (972) 599-1631
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-24
- Certified
- 2025-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Kussman's NPI number?
- Howard Kussman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447293287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Kussman's specialty?
- Howard Kussman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Kussman located?
- Howard Kussman's practice location on file with NPPES is 2700 E 29th St Ste 260, Bryan, TX 77802-2587.
- What is Howard Kussman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Kussman is (979) 690-5816.
- Does Howard Kussman accept Medicare?
- Howard Kussman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Kussman's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Kussman's NPI (1447293287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.