Howard Milstein, MD
NPI 1922091958 · Specialist · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Milstein, MD is a Specialist provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1922091958).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922091958
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C33686 (CA)
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
20 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
618 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 | 199 | $91 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 158 | $174 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 137 | $101 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 82 | $52 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $166 |
| Destruction of Cancer Skin Growth of Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips, Or Mouth, 2.1-3.0 Cm |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 54 | 40 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 33 | 22 |
| Ketoconazole | 32 | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 31 | 22 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 31 | 13 |
| Hydrocortisone | 29 | 22 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 23 | 18 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 21 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$271 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-24
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Milstein's NPI number?
- Howard Milstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922091958, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Milstein's specialty?
- Howard Milstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Howard Milstein located?
- Howard Milstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 7334 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037-5141.
- What is Howard Milstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Milstein is (858) 454-8811.
- Does Howard Milstein accept Medicare?
- Howard Milstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Milstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Milstein's NPI (1922091958) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.