Peter Howard, MD
NPI 1952357543 · Specialist · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Howard, MD is a Specialist provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1952357543).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952357543
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA07909600 (NJ)
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
6,282 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 2,177 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,467 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 979 | $96 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 244 | $81 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 198 | $177 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Pelvis76856 | 169 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,768 | 531 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 766 | 236 |
| Finasteride | 575 | 160 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 570 | 225 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 330 | 226 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 322 | 228 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$353 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2010-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Howard's NPI number?
- Peter Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952357543, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Howard's specialty?
- Peter Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Peter Howard located?
- Peter Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 67 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755-6405.
- What is Peter Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Howard is (732) 914-1300.
- Does Peter Howard accept Medicare?
- Peter Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Howard's NPI (1952357543) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.