Benjamin Howard, DO
NPI 1710391503 · Family Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Howard, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1710391503).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710391503
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11017923A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
92 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 54 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 38 | $61 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$90 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 39 | 14 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 24 | — |
| Gabapentin | 21 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 21 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 18 | — |
| Donepezil Hcl | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 1501 E 10th StAtlantic, IA 50022Phone: (712) 243-2850
- 250 Laurel StDes Moines, IA 50314-3024Phone: (515) 643-4610Fax: (515) 643-4662
- 714 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601-1035Phone: (574) 647-7913Fax: (574) 647-6819
- 714 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601-1035Phone: (574) 647-7913Fax: (574) 647-6819
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-19
- Last updated
- 2020-06-01
- Certified
- 2020-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Howard's NPI number?
- Benjamin Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710391503, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Howard's specialty?
- Benjamin Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Howard located?
- Benjamin Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-2613.
- What is Benjamin Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Howard is (515) 643-2682.
- Does Benjamin Howard accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Howard's NPI (1710391503) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.