Matthew Howard, MD
NPI 1770576803 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Iowa City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Howard, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1770576803).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770576803
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-29258 (IA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
617 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 145 | $60 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 138 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $89 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 89 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 55 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 1 record (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 (2)
- 500 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245-2633Phone: (319) 339-3551Fax: (319) 248-7945
- 701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848Phone: (319) 485-0550
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-24
- Last updated
- 2025-12-18
- Certified
- 2025-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Howard's NPI number?
- Matthew Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770576803, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Howard's specialty?
- Matthew Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Howard located?
- Matthew Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009.
- What is Matthew Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Howard is (319) 356-8468.
- Does Matthew Howard accept Medicare?
- Matthew Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Howard's NPI (1770576803) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.