James Howard, M.D.
NPI 1841304961 · Urology Physician · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Howard, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Sault Sainte Marie, MI (NPI 1841304961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841304961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301405817 (MI)
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
19 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
2,104 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 471 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 448 | $86 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 410 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 206 | $118 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 156 | $99 |
| Imaging of Urinary Tract Following Injection of a Contrast Agent74420 | 95 | $23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 173 | 76 |
| Finasteride | 120 | 49 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 117 | 39 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 29 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 25 | 24 |
| Levofloxacin | 24 | 23 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$339 across 15 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)
- 405 N Division RdSuite 2Petoskey, MI 49770-9045Phone: (231) 487-2270Fax: (231) 487-6168
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-18
- Last updated
- 2024-12-21
- Certified
- 2024-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Howard's NPI number?
- James Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841304961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Howard's specialty?
- James Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Howard located?
- James Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 Osborn Blvd Ste 101, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783-1852.
- What is James Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Howard is (906) 253-1081.
- Does James Howard accept Medicare?
- James Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — James Howard's NPI (1841304961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.