Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Howard, M.D.
General Practice Physician (CMS: General Practice) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Encinitas, CA
- NPI 1396940854
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.0 / 100 · 2023
- 19 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
142 Encinitas Blvd
Encinitas, CA 920243657
(760) 230-1888 - Additional location
-
6037 la Granada Suite C
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
fax (855) 716-2901
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 27, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208D00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A109689
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396940854. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
8,110
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$768,943
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G0181 |
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow | 3,125 | 953 | $108 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 1,324 | 881 | $55 | |
99349 |
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 530 | 311 | $132 | |
G0179 |
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 435 | 348 | $44 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 430 | 199 | $130 | |
99350 |
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | 248 | 55 | $194 | |
98981 |
Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, each additional 20 minutes per calendar month | 234 | 48 | $42 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 221 | 106 | $185 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 191 | 140 | $89 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 147 | 116 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 224. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$90
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCB, Inc. | 1 | $90.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
759
Patients
122
Total drug cost
$45,401
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 104 | 21 | $2,047 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 102 | 27 | $1,845 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 87 | 19 | $1,954 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 67 | 17 | $945 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 59 | 0 | $1,153 |
| Vilazodone Hcl | Generic | 55 | 0 | $6,140 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 43 | 0 | $27,982 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 35 | 0 | $678 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 32 | 0 | $185 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 30 | 0 | $297 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. James Howard practices General Practice Physician in Encinitas, CA.
Where does Dr. James Howard practice?
Dr. James Howard practices at 142 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 920243657. Office phone: 7602301888.
What is Dr. James Howard's NPI?
Dr. James Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396940854, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow (HCPCS G0181); Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (HCPCS G0180); Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.