Lydia Howard, MD
NPI 1730154931 · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · Miami Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lydia Howard, MD is a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician provider in Miami Beach, FL (NPI 1730154931).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730154931
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME64202 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
336 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 161 | $36 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 62 | $26 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 42 | $11 |
| Preparation of Tissue for Examination By Removing Any Calcium Present88311 | 32 | $12 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 25 | $34 |
| Examination of Archival Tissue for Genetic Analysis88363 | 14 | $19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-21
- Last updated
- 2007-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydia Howard's NPI number?
- Lydia Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730154931, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lydia Howard's specialty?
- Lydia Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lydia Howard located?
- Lydia Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140-2800.
- What is Lydia Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lydia Howard is (305) 674-2277.
- Does Lydia Howard accept Medicare?
- Lydia Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lydia Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Lydia Howard's NPI (1730154931) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.