Steven Howard, M.D.
NPI 1518986587 · Anesthesiology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Howard, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1518986587).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518986587
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G64806 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Howard's NPI number?
- Steven Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518986587, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Howard's specialty?
- Steven Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Howard located?
- Steven Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207.
- What is Steven Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Howard is (650) 858-3938.
- Does Steven Howard accept Medicare?
- Steven Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Howard's NPI (1518986587) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.