Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Howard Alexander, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Huntsville, AL
- NPI 1376598458
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.6 / 100 · 2023
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4715 Whitesburg Dr S
Huntsville, AL 358021632
(256) 881-5151
fax (256) 880-3939
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 20, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #13814
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376598458. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
773
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$63,162
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 272 | 214 | $84 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 107 | 99 | $37 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 87 | 48 | $71 | |
J7324 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 76 | 20 | $122 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 54 | 50 | $43 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 41 | 38 | $32 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 39 | 39 | $105 | |
73721 |
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 33 | 33 | $190 | |
J1040 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | 29 | 23 | $12 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 20 | 19 | $183 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$46
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 1 | $24.13 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $21.59 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
121
Patients
99
Total drug cost
$893
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 42 | 37 | $119 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 32 | 29 | $151 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 20 | 18 | $477 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 16 | 15 | $43 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 11 | 0 | $103 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Howard Alexander's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Alexander practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Howard Alexander practice?
Dr. Howard Alexander practices at 4715 Whitesburg Dr S, Huntsville, AL 358021632. Office phone: 2568815151.
What is Dr. Howard Alexander's NPI?
Dr. Howard Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376598458, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Alexander accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Alexander accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Alexander commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.