John How, M.D.
NPI 1861613515 · General Practice Physician · Encinitas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John How, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Encinitas, CA (NPI 1861613515).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861613515
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A101876 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
441 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Unclassified DrugsJ3490 | 146 | $12 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 111 | $24 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 51 | $54 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Joint Or Other Extremity Structure Except Blood Vessels76882 | 33 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-01
- Last updated
- 2025-11-14
- Certified
- 2025-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is John How's NPI number?
- John How's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861613515, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John How's specialty?
- John How is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John How located?
- John How's practice location on file with NPPES is 285 N El Camino Real Ste 117-118, Encinitas, CA 92024-5383.
- What is John How's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John How is (760) 259-2396.
- Does John How accept Medicare?
- John How is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John How's NPI active?
- Yes — John How's NPI (1861613515) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.