Howard Metzger, MD
NPI 1558326892 · Family Medicine Physician · North Canton, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Metzger, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in North Canton, OH (NPI 1558326892).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558326892
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35066939 (OH)
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
265 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 | 164 | $116 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 38 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $85 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 19 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 17 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$140 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 273 | 81 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 191 | 49 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 186 | 49 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 167 | 48 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 152 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 146 | 43 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$381 across 22 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
- 2006-04-19
- Last updated
- 2010-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Metzger's NPI number?
- Howard Metzger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558326892, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Metzger's specialty?
- Howard Metzger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Metzger located?
- Howard Metzger's practice location on file with NPPES is 6512 Whipple Ave Nw, North Canton, OH 44720-7340.
- What is Howard Metzger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Metzger is (330) 499-5600.
- Does Howard Metzger accept Medicare?
- Howard Metzger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Metzger's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Metzger's NPI (1558326892) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.