Mark Howard, MD
NPI 1982624128 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Monterey, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Howard, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Monterey, CA (NPI 1982624128).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982624128
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G58286 (CA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
466 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 134 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 78 | $94 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 75 | $66 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 54 | $171 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 51 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$212 across 2 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)
- 21 Lower Ragsdale DrMonterey, CA 93940-5740Phone: (831) 648-7200Fax: (831) 648-7204
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2021-11-09
- Certified
- 2021-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Howard's NPI number?
- Mark Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982624128, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Howard's specialty?
- Mark Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Howard located?
- Mark Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 12 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 93940-5730.
- What is Mark Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Howard is (831) 648-7200.
- Does Mark Howard accept Medicare?
- Mark Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Howard's NPI (1982624128) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.