Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Heather Howe, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Montrose, CO
- NPI 1396990123
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 38.3 / 100 · 2023
- 18 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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904 S 4Th St
Montrose, CO 814014226
(970) 252-2753
fax (970) 240-7330
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 27, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Colorado #CDR.0001870 · Ohio #35.126970
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396990123. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,189
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$78,699
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 216 | 156 | $131 | |
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 215 | 207 | $14 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 207 | 199 | $9 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 205 | 198 | $12 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 89 | 81 | $92 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 69 | 67 | $182 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 44 | 25 | $80 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 41 | 41 | $170 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 29 | 27 | $120 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 18 | 15 | $22 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$35
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $34.88 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
536
Patients
147
Total drug cost
$275,096
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 72 | 21 | $36,729 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 72 | 18 | $74,848 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 56 | 16 | $39,952 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 43 | 27 | $1,235 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 42 | 26 | $122 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 37 | 12 | $644 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 36 | 12 | $29,209 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 34 | 0 | $18,824 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 32 | 15 | $384 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 29 | 0 | $22,005 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Heather Howe's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Howe practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Montrose, CO.
Where does Dr. Heather Howe practice?
Dr. Heather Howe practices at 904 S 4Th St, Montrose, CO 814014226. Office phone: 9702522753.
What is Dr. Heather Howe's NPI?
Dr. Heather Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396990123, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Howe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Howe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Howe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Test to measure rate of airflow (HCPCS 94375); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.