Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howie Que

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Encinitas, CA

  • NPI 1477934909
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
310 Santa Fe Dr Ste 112
Encinitas, CA 920245123
(760) 642-7009
fax (760) 230-1453
Mailing address
450 4Th Ave Ste 401
Chula Vista, CA 919104430

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 14, 2020
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #E5617

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477934909. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
938
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$114,455
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 415 65 $123
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 271 71 $97
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 80 63 $179
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 42 11 $144
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 36 19 $48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 26 24 $136
28820 Amputation of toe at joint between forefoot and toes 21 19 $153
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 20 20 $176
15275 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less 15 12 $54
28810 Amputation of toe and midfoot bone 12 11 $336

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$5,418
Transactions
62
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 21 $3,018.65
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 26 $572.61
Stryker Corporation 2 $307.85
Acera Surgical, Inc. 2 $296.08
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated 2 $263.80
Bone Support Inc. 2 $262.48
Medline Industries LP 1 $207.53
Trimed, Inc. 1 $123.25
Flower Orthopedics Coporation 1 $118.59
Kerecis Limited 1 $106.00
International Life Sciences 1 $84.04
Nevro Corp. 1 $31.72
Bioventus LLC 1 $25.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$3,725
Travel and Lodging
$1,693

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
120
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$135,901
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Santyl (Collagenase Clostridium Hist.) Brand 84 27 $135,599
Gabapentin Generic 25 0 $159
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 11 0 $143

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howie Que's medical specialty?
Dr. Howie Que practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Encinitas, CA.
Where does Dr. Howie Que practice?
Dr. Howie Que practices at 310 Santa Fe Dr Ste 112, Encinitas, CA 920245123. Office phone: 7606427009.
What is Dr. Howie Que's NPI?
Dr. Howie Que's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477934909, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howie Que accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howie Que accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howie Que commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.