Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Trent Howard, DO
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Vestavia, AL
- NPI 1851686091
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.0 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
2871 Acton Road Ste 100
Vestavia, AL 35243
(205) 716-6900
fax (205) 939-0293 - Additional location
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200 Hawkins Dr, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 512-5445
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 24, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Alabama #DO.1817 · Iowa #DO-04859
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851686091. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
286
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$99,465
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 46 | $166 | |
76998 |
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | 32 | 32 | $57 | |
33257 |
Partial destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber | 31 | 31 | $542 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 27 | 27 | $15 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 26 | 26 | $1,589 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 25 | 25 | $208 | |
93314 |
Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | 24 | 24 | $85 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 24 | 21 | $114 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 19 | 19 | $702 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 16 | 16 | $173 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,085
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 8 | $549.36 | |
| ATRICURE, INC. | 4 | $415.19 | |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 1 | $73.07 | |
| CONMED Corporation | 1 | $24.63 | |
| Davol Inc. | 1 | $22.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
158
Patients
132
Total drug cost
$815
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Generic | 78 | 78 | $431 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 24 | 23 | $161 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 17 | 17 | $112 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 15 | 14 | $36 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 13 | 0 | $62 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 11 | 0 | $12 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Trent Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Trent Howard practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Vestavia, AL.
Where does Dr. Trent Howard practice?
Dr. Trent Howard practices at 2871 Acton Road Ste 100, Vestavia, AL 35243. Office phone: 2057166900.
What is Dr. Trent Howard's NPI?
Dr. Trent Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851686091, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Trent Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Trent Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Trent Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (HCPCS 76998); Partial destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber (HCPCS 33257). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.