Randy Howard, M.D.
NPI 1952386401 · Gastroenterology Physician · Hendersonville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Randy Howard, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Hendersonville, TN (NPI 1952386401).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952386401
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39358 (TN)
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 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
1,057 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 172 | $116 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 118 | $81 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 115 | $93 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 110 | $222 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 109 | $70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 361 | 149 |
| Famotidine | 106 | 45 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 78 | 29 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 49 | 24 |
| Omeprazole | 45 | 16 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 35 | 19 |
| Lactulosebrand: Constulose | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$773 across 41 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
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2025-11-05
- Certified
- 2025-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Randy Howard's NPI number?
- Randy Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952386401, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Randy Howard's specialty?
- Randy Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Randy Howard located?
- Randy Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 107 Glen Oak Blvd, Hendersonville, TN 37075.
- What is Randy Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Randy Howard is (615) 826-0710.
- Does Randy Howard accept Medicare?
- Randy Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Randy Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Randy Howard's NPI (1952386401) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.