Howard Brown, MD,FACS,FAAOS
NPI 1982717138 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Texarkana, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Brown, MD,FACS,FAAOS is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Texarkana, TX (NPI 1982717138).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982717138
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD,FACS,FAAOS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T4619 (TX)
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
470 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 | 149 | $96 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 90 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $65 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 49 | $128 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 29 | $44 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 157 | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 54 | 26 |
| Cephalexin | 39 | 34 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | 21 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$382 across 6 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)
- 2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 302Texarkana, TX 75503-5215Phone: (903) 614-5160
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-15
- Last updated
- 2023-10-02
- Certified
- 2023-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Brown's NPI number?
- Howard Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982717138, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Brown's specialty?
- Howard Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Brown located?
- Howard Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503-9766.
- What is Howard Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Brown is (903) 614-3000.
- Does Howard Brown accept Medicare?
- Howard Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Brown's NPI (1982717138) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.