Howard Murray, MD
NPI 1972633303 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · West Monroe, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Murray, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in West Monroe, LA (NPI 1972633303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972633303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036111552 (IL)
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
19 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
1,151 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 | 310 | $84 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 214 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 164 | $74 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 130 | $200 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 72 | $52 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 43 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 531 | 154 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 247 | 54 |
| Prednisone | 226 | 75 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 205 | 47 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 166 | 35 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 90 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 across 4 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
- 2007-03-06
- Last updated
- 2025-04-07
- Certified
- 2025-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Murray's NPI number?
- Howard Murray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972633303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Murray's specialty?
- Howard Murray is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Murray located?
- Howard Murray's practice location on file with NPPES is 503 Mcmillan Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291-5327.
- What is Howard Murray's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Murray is (318) 254-3150.
- Does Howard Murray accept Medicare?
- Howard Murray is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Murray's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Murray's NPI (1972633303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.