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Dr. John How, M.D.
General Practice Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Encinitas, CA
- NPI 1861613515
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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285 N El Camino Real Ste 117-118
Encinitas, CA 920245383
(760) 259-2396
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 14, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208D00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A101876
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861613515. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,969
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$251,866
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 927 | 67 | $15 | |
97140 |
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | 802 | 42 | $24 | |
97032 |
Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes | 709 | 45 | $14 | |
J3490 |
Unclassified drugs | 440 | 55 | $19 | |
96375 |
Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | 421 | 11 | $17 | |
J3475 |
Injection, magnesium sulfate, per 500 mg | 406 | 27 | $1 | |
J2001 |
Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg | 363 | 67 | $0 | |
64722 |
Release of unspecified nerve | 325 | 49 | $255 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 284 | 88 | $190 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 210 | 48 | $26 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Encinitas General Practice Physician, average services per provider: 224. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John How's medical specialty?
Dr. John How practices General Practice Physician in Encinitas, CA.
Where does Dr. John How practice?
Dr. John How practices at 285 N El Camino Real Ste 117-118, Encinitas, CA 920245383. Office phone: 7602592396.
What is Dr. John How's NPI?
Dr. John How's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861613515, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John How accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John How accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John How commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present (HCPCS 97032). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.