Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. David Howard, PA-C, RN
Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Tucson, AZ
- NPI 1396939609
- Accepts Medicare
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1501 N Campbell Ave Umc, Dept of Neurosurgery
Tucson, AZ 857245070
(520) 694-6144
fax (520) 694-6101 - Mailing address
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4707 S Paseo Melodioso
Tucson, AZ 857305813
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 12, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AS0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #2968
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396939609. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
222
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$12,910
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 79 | 76 | $74 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 61 | 61 | $92 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 30 | 28 | $2 | |
87804 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | 28 | 14 | $16 | |
87811 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | 13 | 13 | $41 | |
87426 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | 11 | 11 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Tucson Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
201
Patients
187
Total drug cost
$1,721
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 103 | 102 | $210 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 44 | 44 | $768 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 16 | 15 | $92 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 14 | 13 | $148 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 13 | 13 | $375 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $127 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. David Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. David Howard practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. David Howard practice?
Dr. David Howard practices at 1501 N Campbell Ave Umc, Tucson, AZ 857245070. Office phone: 5206946144.
What is Dr. David Howard's NPI?
Dr. David Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396939609, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.