Howard Kenney, M.D.
NPI 1780754671 · Specialist · Spokane, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Kenney, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Spokane, WA (NPI 1780754671).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780754671
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00020548 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
6,729 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 714 | $10 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 708 | $5 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 684 | $3 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 661 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 618 | $178 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 404 | 123 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 258 | 77 |
| Prednisone | 250 | 94 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 214 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 159 | 34 |
| Meloxicam | 146 | 43 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,028 across 144 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
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2008-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Kenney's NPI number?
- Howard Kenney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780754671, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Kenney's specialty?
- Howard Kenney is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Howard Kenney located?
- Howard Kenney's practice location on file with NPPES is 105 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204-2313.
- What is Howard Kenney's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Kenney is (509) 838-6500.
- Does Howard Kenney accept Medicare?
- Howard Kenney is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Kenney's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Kenney's NPI (1780754671) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.