Howard Yang, MD
NPI 1730522640 · Rheumatology Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Yang, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1730522640).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730522640
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A143087 (CA)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,249 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 324 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 277 | $138 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 175 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 139 | $98 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Joint Or Other Extremity Structure Except Blood Vessels76882 | 79 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 207 | 63 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 145 | 44 |
| Prednisone | 120 | 39 |
| Leflunomide | 60 | 23 |
| Allopurinol | 59 | 17 |
| Colchicine | 54 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 49 | 31 |
| Adalimumab |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$577 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540Santa Monica, CA 90404Phone: (310) 582-6350Fax: (310) 582-6352
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-10
- Last updated
- 2019-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Yang's NPI number?
- Howard Yang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730522640, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Yang's specialty?
- Howard Yang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Yang located?
- Howard Yang's practice location on file with NPPES is 2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 540, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
- What is Howard Yang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Yang is (310) 582-6350.
- Does Howard Yang accept Medicare?
- Howard Yang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Yang's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Yang's NPI (1730522640) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.