Howard Lanney, MD
NPI 1720582406 · Family Medicine Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Lanney, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1720582406).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720582406
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
163 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 63 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 39 | $177 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 29 | $124 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 19 | $10 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 13 | $121 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$177 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 75 | 27 |
| Metformin Hcl | 50 | 15 |
| Lisinopril | 42 | — |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 35 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | 12 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 29 | 11 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 850 Harrison AveYacc 4Boston, MA 02118Phone: (617) 414-5179
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-19
- Last updated
- 2021-05-26
- Certified
- 2021-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Lanney's NPI number?
- Howard Lanney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720582406, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Lanney's specialty?
- Howard Lanney is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Lanney located?
- Howard Lanney's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118-2908.
- What is Howard Lanney's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Lanney is (617) 414-4465.
- Does Howard Lanney accept Medicare?
- Howard Lanney is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Lanney's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Lanney's NPI (1720582406) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.