Howard Heller, MD
NPI 1538129424 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Heller, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1538129424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538129424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- H8119 (TX)
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
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
954 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 396 | $124 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 341 | $9 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 73 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 70 | $174 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 57 | $9 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 296 | 87 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 104 | 30 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 103 | 21 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 99 | 32 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 94 | 26 |
| Metformin Hcl | 91 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,182 across 59 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
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2017-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Heller's NPI number?
- Howard Heller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538129424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Heller's specialty?
- Howard Heller is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Heller located?
- Howard Heller's practice location on file with NPPES is 3417 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246-2016.
- What is Howard Heller's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Heller is (469) 800-8020.
- Does Howard Heller accept Medicare?
- Howard Heller is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Heller's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Heller's NPI (1538129424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.