Monica Howard, M.D.
NPI 1720130255 · Family Medicine Physician · Germantown, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Monica Howard, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Germantown, MD (NPI 1720130255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720130255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0053213 (MD)
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
19 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
4,598 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 | 1,324 | $112 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 757 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 566 | $80 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 499 | $144 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 396 | $12 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 341 | 103 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 256 | 81 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 228 | 69 |
| Losartan Potassium | 178 | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 171 | 57 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 153 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 2 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
- 2007-01-17
- Last updated
- 2025-01-07
- Certified
- 2025-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Monica Howard's NPI number?
- Monica Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720130255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Monica Howard's specialty?
- Monica Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Monica Howard located?
- Monica Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 19851 Observation Dr Ste 205, Germantown, MD 20876-4139.
- What is Monica Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Monica Howard is (301) 972-0400.
- Does Monica Howard accept Medicare?
- Monica Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Monica Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Monica Howard's NPI (1720130255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.