Krista Howard, DPM
NPI 1588051684 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krista Howard, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1588051684).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588051684
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 001269 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,693 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 | 663 | $91 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 224 | $34 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 169 | $112 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 97 | $44 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 90 | $59 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 75 | $122 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 55 | 48 |
| Cephalexin | 53 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 21 |
| Meloxicam | 38 | 25 |
| Ketoconazole | 27 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | 20 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 23 | 14 |
| Ciclopirox | 21 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$462 across 24 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 9240 Bonita Beach Rd SeBonita Springs, FL 34135-4249Phone: (239) 947-2112
- 1617 Santa Barbara BlvdCape Coral, FL 33991-3445Phone: (239) 458-5775
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-16
- Last updated
- 2026-05-21
- Certified
- 2026-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krista Howard's NPI number?
- Krista Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588051684, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krista Howard's specialty?
- Krista Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Krista Howard located?
- Krista Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 7117 Congdon Rd Apt 200, Fort Myers, FL 33908-5004.
- What is Krista Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krista Howard is (239) 936-5400.
- Does Krista Howard accept Medicare?
- Krista Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krista Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Krista Howard's NPI (1588051684) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.