Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Fred Howard, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Lake Wales, FL
- NPI 1447228614
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.5 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
451 S 11Th St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-1986
fax (863) 676-3126 - Additional location
-
1120 Carlton Ave, Suite 1100
Lake Wales, FL 338534348
fax (863) 679-6307
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 26, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME82331
- Medicaid
- FL #261553300
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447228614. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,085
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$64,267
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11042 |
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 496 | 85 | $60 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 226 | 70 | $67 | |
97597 |
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | 135 | 50 | $36 | |
11045 |
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | 78 | 18 | $26 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 55 | 30 | $98 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 28 | 27 | $85 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 24 | 15 | $38 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 16 | 16 | $135 | |
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 | 15 | 14 | $51 | |
11042 |
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 12 | 11 | $61 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Lake Wales Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$434
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerecis Limited | 3 | $227.68 | |
| Solventum Corporation | 1 | $105.80 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 2 | $43.32 | |
| LifeNet Health | 1 | $32.60 | |
| Organogenesis INC. | 1 | $24.72 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
393
Patients
118
Total drug cost
$5,949
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 144 | 43 | $2,041 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 69 | 31 | $1,384 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 32 | 27 | $413 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 23 | 17 | $390 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 20 | 0 | $66 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $124 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 19 | 0 | $212 |
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $493 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 15 | 0 | $87 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $592 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Fred Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Fred Howard practices Surgery Physician in Lake Wales, FL.
Where does Dr. Fred Howard practice?
Dr. Fred Howard practices at 451 S 11Th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853. Office phone: 8636791986.
What is Dr. Fred Howard's NPI?
Dr. Fred Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447228614, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Fred Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Fred Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Fred Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 97597). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.