Howard Tay, MD
NPI 1780668558 · Urology Physician · Glendale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Tay, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Glendale, AZ (NPI 1780668558).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780668558
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24054 (AZ)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
12,492 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Organism, Amplified Probe Technique87798 | 2,888 | $34 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Multiple Organisms, Amplified Probe(s) Technique87801 | 1,137 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,061 | $122 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 784 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 624 | $173 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Vancomycin Resistance Strep (vre), Amplified Probe Technique87500 | 449 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Finasteride | 1,011 | 339 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 674 | 240 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 233 | 81 |
| Cephalexin | 207 | 144 |
| Allopurinol | 202 | 62 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 190 | 42 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 141 | 113 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,384 across 50 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
- 2005-12-05
- Last updated
- 2016-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Tay's NPI number?
- Howard Tay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780668558, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Tay's specialty?
- Howard Tay is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Tay located?
- Howard Tay's practice location on file with NPPES is 6525 W Sack Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308-7106.
- What is Howard Tay's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Tay is (602) 337-8500.
- Does Howard Tay accept Medicare?
- Howard Tay is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Tay's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Tay's NPI (1780668558) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.