Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Howard, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Calhoun, GA

  • NPI 1447311238
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
855 Curtis Pkwy Se
Calhoun, GA 307013688
(706) 879-6600
fax (706) 879-6601
Mailing address
221 Technology Pkwy Nw
Rome, GA 301651369

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 24, 2020
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #040412
Medicaid
GA #000660613AE

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447311238. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,632
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$170,942
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 842 357 $119
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 572 298 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 328 239 $10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 269 172 $85
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 236 199 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 189 120 $9
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 171 110 $16
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 148 42 $21
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 104 76 $8
81003 Automated urinalysis test 83 58 $2

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Calhoun Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$204
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Exact Sciences Corporation 2 $49.95
Abbvie INC. 3 $45.29
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $36.22
Pfizer INC. 2 $35.23
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $24.45
Abbott Laboratories 1 $13.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$204

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,703
Patients
1,462
Total drug cost
$59,248
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 537 168 $4,098
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 525 169 $6,849
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 394 122 $5,447
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 361 117 $4,983
Metformin Hcl Generic 348 104 $3,003
Losartan Potassium Generic 335 95 $4,803
Omeprazole Generic 295 91 $3,992
Lisinopril Generic 287 99 $2,397
Gabapentin Generic 280 82 $6,523
Sertraline Hcl Generic 252 80 $2,422

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kenneth Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Howard practices Family Medicine Physician in Calhoun, GA.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Howard practice?
Dr. Kenneth Howard practices at 855 Curtis Pkwy Se, Calhoun, GA 307013688. Office phone: 7068796600.
What is Dr. Kenneth Howard's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447311238, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.