Howard Jennings, MD
NPI 1649404344 · Gastroenterology Physician · Rome, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Jennings, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Rome, GA (NPI 1649404344).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649404344
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 073566 (GA)
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
17 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
1,491 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 160 | $233 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $117 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 149 | $20 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 121 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 114 | $85 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 507 | 160 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 215 | 213 |
| Omeprazole | 126 | 50 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 109 | 106 |
| Famotidine | 106 | 34 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 102 | 27 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$259 across 14 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
- 2009-05-08
- Last updated
- 2020-04-27
- Certified
- 2020-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Jennings's NPI number?
- Howard Jennings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649404344, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Jennings's specialty?
- Howard Jennings is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Jennings located?
- Howard Jennings's practice location on file with NPPES is 1825 Martha Berry Blvd Nw, Rome, GA 30165-1625.
- What is Howard Jennings's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Jennings is (706) 238-8010.
- Does Howard Jennings accept Medicare?
- Howard Jennings is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Jennings's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Jennings's NPI (1649404344) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.