Howard Brooks, M.D.
NPI 1568687739 · Dermatology Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Brooks, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1568687739).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568687739
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD32103 (DC)
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
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
7,704 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,901 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,531 | $94 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,055 | $54 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 1,050 | $116 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 312 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 292 | 193 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 278 | 149 |
| Hydrocortisone | 191 | 129 |
| Ketoconazole | 150 | 91 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 142 | 67 |
| Fluorouracil | 128 | 114 |
| Desonide | 80 | 53 |
| Mupirocin | 62 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,518 across 132 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
- 2007-04-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Brooks's NPI number?
- Howard Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568687739, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Brooks's specialty?
- Howard Brooks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Brooks located?
- Howard Brooks's practice location on file with NPPES is 2233 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007-4104.
- What is Howard Brooks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Brooks is (202) 298-7546.
- Does Howard Brooks accept Medicare?
- Howard Brooks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Brooks's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Brooks's NPI (1568687739) 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.