Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mark Howard, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Monterey, CA

  • NPI 1982624128
  • MIPS 30.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12 Upper Ragsdale Dr
Monterey, CA 939405730
(831) 648-7200
fax (831) 648-7204
Additional location
21 Lower Ragsdale Dr
Monterey, CA 939405740

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 9, 2021
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G58286

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982624128. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,970
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$262,018
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 915 143 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 540 373 $135
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 295 213 $96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 249 249 $175
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 232 148 $66
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 112 88 $51
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 103 82 $39
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 90 42 $42
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 66 62 $46
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 51 45 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$212
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $198.23
Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. 1 $13.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$212

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
169
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$2,170
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 25 19 $265
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 11 $353
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 17 0 $175
Diazepam Generic 16 14 $52
Methylprednisolone Generic 15 13 $151
Tramadol Hcl Generic 14 0 $78
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 13 0 $71
Famotidine Generic 13 0 $184
Memantine Hcl Generic 13 0 $583
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid (Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid) Brand 13 0 $110

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Mark Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Howard practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Monterey, CA.
Where does Dr. Mark Howard practice?
Dr. Mark Howard practices at 12 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 939405730. Office phone: 8316487200.
What is Dr. Mark Howard's NPI?
Dr. Mark Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982624128, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.