Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Peter Howard, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Palm Harbor, FL

  • NPI 1992065312
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3890 Tampa RD Ste 202
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 787-5577
fax (727) 781-7757
Additional location
5243 Hanff Ln
New Port Richey, FL 346524226

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 31, 2022
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME133730

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992065312. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,581
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$142,960
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg 6,720 11 $1
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 491 137 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 297 176 $125
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 240 114 $71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 195 135 $86
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 121 95 $34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 83 76 $55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 56 56 $164
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 54 52 $62
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 45 38 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Palm Harbor Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 304. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16,660
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Linvatec Corporation 26 $16,241.87
Arthrex, INC. 3 $224.95
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC 3 $156.94
Smith+Nephew, INC. 2 $31.12
Heraeus Medical, LLC. 1 $5.08

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$13,875
Travel and Lodging
$2,161
Food and Beverage
$624

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
334
Patients
226
Total drug cost
$2,814
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 107 65 $1,308
Meloxicam Generic 42 25 $192
Cephalexin Generic 28 19 $87
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 27 18 $102
Gabapentin Generic 23 17 $290
Ibuprofen Generic 22 14 $126
Methylprednisolone Generic 19 19 $182
Omeprazole Generic 18 15 $47
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 18 16 $199
Tramadol Hcl Generic 18 18 $46

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Peter Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Peter Howard practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Palm Harbor, FL.
Where does Dr. Peter Howard practice?
Dr. Peter Howard practices at 3890 Tampa RD Ste 202, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. Office phone: 7277875577.
What is Dr. Peter Howard's NPI?
Dr. Peter Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992065312, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Peter Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Peter Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Peter Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J7328); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.