Howard Gale, DPM
NPI 1881600591 · Podiatrist · Statesboro, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Gale, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Statesboro, GA (NPI 1881600591).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881600591
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- POD000725 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery 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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,376 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 470 | $84 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 222 | $30 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 164 | $41 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 157 | $30 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 156 | $104 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 137 | $117 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Terbinafine Hcl | 102 | 72 |
| Ketoconazole | 62 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 17 |
| Mupirocin | 46 | 37 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 44 | 32 |
| Hydrocortisone | 44 | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 43 | 35 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$674 across 11 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)
- 802 Towne Park Dr Ste 400Rincon, GA 31326-5151Phone: (912) 681-8000Fax: (912) 681-8500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
- Certified
- 2026-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Gale's NPI number?
- Howard Gale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881600591, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Gale's specialty?
- Howard Gale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Howard Gale located?
- Howard Gale's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 Grady Johnson Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458-6026.
- What is Howard Gale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Gale is (912) 681-8000.
- Does Howard Gale accept Medicare?
- Howard Gale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Gale's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Gale's NPI (1881600591) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.