Howard Xu, FNP
NPI 1609341890 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Xu, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1609341890).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609341890
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 632189 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
141 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 56 | $54 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 53 | $118 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 18 | $86 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 14 | $36 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $36–$118 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 95 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 93 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 90 | 30 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 70 | 28 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 60 | 11 |
| Mupirocin | 48 | 29 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$123 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
- 2018-10-04
- Last updated
- 2019-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Xu's NPI number?
- Howard Xu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609341890, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Xu's specialty?
- Howard Xu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Howard Xu located?
- Howard Xu's practice location on file with NPPES is 4266 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355.
- What is Howard Xu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Xu is (917) 285-2780.
- Does Howard Xu accept Medicare?
- Howard Xu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Xu's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Xu's NPI (1609341890) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.