Thomas Howard, III, M.D.
NPI 1457580003 · Rheumatology Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Howard, III, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1457580003).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457580003
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 44608 (KY)
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 tenure38% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
3 documented practice locations
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 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 67 | 13 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Suboxone | 14 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1101 Veterans DrLexington, KY 40502-2235Phone: (859) 233-4511
- University of KentuckyKentucky Clinic, Room B259Lexington, KY 40536-0284Phone: (859) 323-3900Fax: (859) 257-1331
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-03
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Howard, III's NPI number?
- Thomas Howard, III's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457580003, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Howard, III's specialty?
- Thomas Howard, III is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Howard, III located?
- Thomas Howard, III's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 E Maxwell St Ste 401, Lexington, KY 40508-2617.
- What is Thomas Howard, III's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Howard, III is (859) 323-3900.
- Does Thomas Howard, III accept Medicare?
- Thomas Howard, III is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Howard, III's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Howard, III's NPI (1457580003) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.