Howard Stanton, M.D.
NPI 1508978875 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Charleston, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Stanton, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Charleston, WV (NPI 1508978875).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508978875
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 12013 (WV)
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 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
1,601 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 451 | $112 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 298 | $378 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 234 | $59 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 81 | $130 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 73 | $14 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 181 | 84 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 149 | 68 |
| Nitroglycerin | 119 | 104 |
| Valsartan | 74 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 68 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 53 | 22 |
| Potassium Chloride | 52 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$300 across 9 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2014-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Stanton's NPI number?
- Howard Stanton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508978875, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Stanton's specialty?
- Howard Stanton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Stanton located?
- Howard Stanton's practice location on file with NPPES is 4315 Maccorkle Ave Se, Charleston, WV 25304-2503.
- What is Howard Stanton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Stanton is (304) 926-8080.
- Does Howard Stanton accept Medicare?
- Howard Stanton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Stanton's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Stanton's NPI (1508978875) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.