Willard Howard, DO
NPI 1487609541 · Family Medicine Physician · Centerton, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Willard Howard, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Centerton, AR (NPI 1487609541).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487609541
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-0976 (AR)
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
2 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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 35 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 24 |
| Tapentadol Hclbrand: Nucynta | 19 |
| Omeprazole | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 15 |
| Furosemide | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 3500 Sw Regional Airport Blvd Ste 6Bentonville, AR 72713-6022Phone: (479) 366-3282
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2024-01-05
- Certified
- 2024-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Willard Howard's NPI number?
- Willard Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487609541, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Willard Howard's specialty?
- Willard Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Willard Howard located?
- Willard Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1310 Chattie Dr, Centerton, AR 72719-7305.
- What is Willard Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Willard Howard is (479) 366-3282.
- Does Willard Howard accept Medicare?
- Willard Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Willard Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Willard Howard's NPI (1487609541) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.