Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Baxter, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Nuclear Medicine Physician · Phoenix, AZ

  • NPI 1053367938
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 58 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 E McDowell RD
Phoenix, AZ 850062612
(602) 239-4601

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 3, 2011
Year of graduation
1968 — 58 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #7034

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053367938. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,302
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$11,180
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 1,104 531 $9
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 126 98 $9
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 37 37 $10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 19 18 $9
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view 16 15 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 51 peers in Phoenix Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 304. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Baxter's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Baxter practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. Howard Baxter practice?
Dr. Howard Baxter practices at 1111 E McDowell RD, Phoenix, AZ 850062612. Office phone: 6022394601.
What is Dr. Howard Baxter's NPI?
Dr. Howard Baxter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053367938, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Baxter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Baxter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Baxter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (HCPCS 74018); X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS 71046). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.