Howard Baade, FNP
NPI 1548471386 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Baade, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1548471386).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548471386
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 695717 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
503 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 224 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 127 | $109 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 49 | $49 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 44 | $3 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Strep (streptococcus, Group A), Amplified Probe Technique87651 | 22 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 119 | 113 |
| Methylprednisolone | 115 | 113 |
| Cephalexin | 78 | 75 |
| Azithromycin | 70 | 68 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 63 | 58 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 60 | 60 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-24
- Last updated
- 2010-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Baade's NPI number?
- Howard Baade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548471386, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Baade's specialty?
- Howard Baade is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Howard Baade located?
- Howard Baade's practice location on file with NPPES is 2400 Cedar Bend Dr, Austin, TX 78758-5378.
- What is Howard Baade's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Baade is (512) 901-4031.
- Does Howard Baade accept Medicare?
- Howard Baade is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Baade's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Baade's NPI (1548471386) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.