Brian Howard, DO
NPI 1679934871 · Psychiatry Physician · Searcy, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Howard, DO is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Searcy, AR (NPI 1679934871).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679934871
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015039823 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
376 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 | 163 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 87 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 58 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 40 | $107 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 16 | $179 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 215 | 49 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 203 | 45 |
| Alprazolam | 203 | 32 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 191 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 184 | 49 |
| Clonazepam | 168 | 38 |
| Aripiprazole | 151 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$790 across 41 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
- 2016-03-15
- Last updated
- 2020-11-18
- Certified
- 2020-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Howard's NPI number?
- Brian Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679934871, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Howard's specialty?
- Brian Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Howard located?
- Brian Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 2908 Hawkins Dr, Searcy, AR 72143-4802.
- What is Brian Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Howard is (501) 203-0055.
- Does Brian Howard accept Medicare?
- Brian Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Howard's NPI (1679934871) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.