Annette Howard, MD
NPI 1508857665 · Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Annette Howard, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1508857665).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508857665
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J5161 (TX)
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
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
105 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 105 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $173–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dalfampridinebrand: Dalfampridine Er | 56 | — |
| Vortioxetine Hydrobromidebrand: Trintellix | 46 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 40 | 13 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 38 | — |
| Vilazodone Hcl | 28 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 28 | — |
| Memantine Hclbrand: Memantine Hcl Er | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$137,905 across 126 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
- 2005-10-28
- Last updated
- 2008-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Annette Howard's NPI number?
- Annette Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508857665, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Annette Howard's specialty?
- Annette Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Annette Howard located?
- Annette Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 6655 Travis St, Houston, TX 77030-1312.
- What is Annette Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Annette Howard is (713) 528-3781.
- Does Annette Howard accept Medicare?
- Annette Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Annette Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Annette Howard's NPI (1508857665) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.