Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Howard Askins, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Pasadena, CA
- NPI 1386705713
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
960 E Green St, Suite 202
Pasadena, CA 911062401
(626) 793-7792
fax (626) 793-7797
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G71909
- Medicaid
- CA #00G719091
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386705713. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,398
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$130,874
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90833 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | 534 | 138 | $64 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 151 | 35 | $83 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 150 | 56 | $95 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 141 | 51 | $123 | |
90833 |
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | 138 | 55 | $73 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 125 | 124 | $182 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 40 | 40 | $121 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 36 | 17 | $86 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 28 | 18 | $137 | |
90792 |
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | 21 | 15 | $179 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 149. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,968
Patients
408
Total drug cost
$69,511
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | Generic | 190 | 23 | $1,496 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 186 | 36 | $7,479 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 163 | 19 | $1,767 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 160 | 43 | $2,399 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 137 | 30 | $4,550 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er (Divalproex Sodium) | Brand | 130 | 27 | $7,419 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 129 | 19 | $1,495 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 127 | 34 | $1,958 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 120 | 16 | $1,714 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 120 | 29 | $2,412 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Howard Askins's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Askins practices Psychiatry Physician in Pasadena, CA.
Where does Dr. Howard Askins practice?
Dr. Howard Askins practices at 960 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 911062401. Office phone: 6267937792.
What is Dr. Howard Askins's NPI?
Dr. Howard Askins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386705713, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Askins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Askins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Askins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.