Howard Willis, M.D.
NPI 1619900537 · Internal Medicine Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Willis, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1619900537).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619900537
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 030693 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Managed Care Organizations
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,126 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 | 560 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 517 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 26 | $33 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 23 | $126 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$126 (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 · 136 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 307 | 91 |
| Potassium Chloride | 269 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 245 | 77 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 235 | 72 |
| Famotidine | 227 | 80 |
| Prednisone | 192 | 85 |
| Metformin Hcl | 186 | 62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2300 Manchester Expy Ste H202Columbus, GA 31904-6803Phone: (706) 320-3090
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2024-08-07
- Certified
- 2024-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Willis's NPI number?
- Howard Willis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619900537, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Willis's specialty?
- Howard Willis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Willis located?
- Howard Willis's practice location on file with NPPES is 1005 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904-8757.
- What is Howard Willis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Willis is (706) 321-3901.
- Does Howard Willis accept Medicare?
- Howard Willis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Willis's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Willis's NPI (1619900537) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.