Paul Howard, M.D.
NPI 1811081375 · Rheumatology Physician · Scottsdale, AZ
Paul Howard, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1811081375).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811081375
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A12277 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 136 | 51 |
| Methylprednisolone | 118 | 54 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 114 | 39 |
| Allopurinol | 68 | 20 |
| Tofacitinib Citratebrand: Xeljanz Xr | 61 | — |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 54 | — |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,297 across 22 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Howard's NPI number?
- Paul Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811081375, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Howard's specialty?
- Paul Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Howard located?
- Paul Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 9097 E Desert Cove, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
- What is Paul Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Howard is (480) 609-4200.
- Is Paul Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Howard's NPI (1811081375) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.