Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Clinton Howard, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Mobile, AL

  • NPI 1508954801
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6144 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 366083143
(251) 476-5050
fax (251) 450-2770
Mailing address
P.O. Box 86144
Mobile, AL 366896144

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 20, 2008
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #26555

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508954801. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,667
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$167,511
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 993 520 $116
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 637 145 $1
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 423 372 $35
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 182 125 $13
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 107 92 $35
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 92 43 $1
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 54 54 $154
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 37 36 $83
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 36 31 $58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 35 32 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Mobile Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$101
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Spinal Elements, INC. 1 $100.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$101

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,676
Patients
1,214
Total drug cost
$9,776
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 373 255 $1,114
Meloxicam Generic 354 283 $1,441
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 235 166 $1,112
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 145 111 $711
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 119 67 $644
Methylprednisolone Generic 108 104 $922
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 105 69 $1,325
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 104 68 $872
Gabapentin Generic 27 17 $245
Pregabalin Generic 25 12 $600

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Clinton Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Clinton Howard practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Mobile, AL.
Where does Dr. Clinton Howard practice?
Dr. Clinton Howard practices at 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 366083143. Office phone: 2514765050.
What is Dr. Clinton Howard's NPI?
Dr. Clinton Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508954801, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clinton Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clinton Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clinton Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.