Milza Howard, MD
NPI 1699396325 · Psychiatry Physician · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Milza Howard, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1699396325).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699396325
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.48704 (AL)
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
6 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
22 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $117 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $117–$117 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 43 | 19 |
| Lorazepam | 23 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 22 | 12 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 21 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 21 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 17 | — |
| Clonazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$214 across 10 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
- 2020-05-05
- Last updated
- 2025-04-25
- Certified
- 2025-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Milza Howard's NPI number?
- Milza Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699396325, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Milza Howard's specialty?
- Milza Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Milza Howard located?
- Milza Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 2740 Village Professional Dr, Opelika, AL 36801-2379.
- What is Milza Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Milza Howard is (334) 821-0238.
- Does Milza Howard accept Medicare?
- Milza Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Milza Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Milza Howard's NPI (1699396325) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.