Brian Howard, MD
NPI 1982832267 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Marietta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Howard, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Marietta, GA (NPI 1982832267).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982832267
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 70275 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
360 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 | 142 | $97 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 79 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 57 | $145 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 43 | $119 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 21 | $67 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 146 | 59 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 118 | 51 |
| Spironolactone | 109 | 51 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 103 | 40 |
| Carvedilol | 86 | 38 |
| Torsemide | 72 | 33 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42,532 across 86 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 (2)
- 55 Whitcher St NeSuite 350Marietta, GA 30060-1155Phone: (770) 793-6290
- 55 Whitcher St NeSuite 350Marietta, GA 30060-1155Phone: (770) 793-6290
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-25
- Last updated
- 2019-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Howard's NPI number?
- Brian Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982832267, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Howard's specialty?
- Brian Howard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Howard located?
- Brian Howard's practice location on file with NPPES is 175 White St Nw Ste 100, Marietta, GA 30060.
- What is Brian Howard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Howard is (470) 793-0200.
- Does Brian Howard accept Medicare?
- Brian Howard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Howard's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Howard's NPI (1982832267) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.