Kenneth Howard, MD
NPI 1447311238 · Family Medicine Physician · Calhoun, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Howard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Calhoun, GA (NPI 1447311238).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447311238
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 040412 (GA)
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
19 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
3,156 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 | 673 | $116 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 580 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 310 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 252 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 184 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 174 | $83 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 136 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 580 | 177 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 558 | 168 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 391 | 131 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 381 | 112 |
| Losartan Potassium | 350 | 103 |
| Metformin Hcl | 324 | 93 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$204 across 11 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
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2020-04-24
- Certified
- 2020-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Howard's NPI number?
- Kenneth Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447311238, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Howard's specialty?
- Kenneth Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Howard located?
- Kenneth Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 855 Curtis Pkwy Se, Calhoun, GA 30701-3688.
- What is Kenneth Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Howard is (706) 879-6600.
- Does Kenneth Howard accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Howard's NPI (1447311238) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.