Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard an, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1255310157
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1611 W Harrison St, # 400
Chicago, IL 606123841
(312) 243-4244
fax (312) 942-1517
Mailing address
1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr, Suite #240
Westchester, IL 601545701

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 19, 2018
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036096491

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255310157. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
577
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,816
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 162 121 $40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 97 74 $89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 69 69 $173
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 49 47 $133
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 43 37 $41
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 39 24 $245
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 29 29 $862
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 21 20 $208
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 20 20 $1,818
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 19 19 $119

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$122
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Highridge Medical LLC 1 $92.73
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $28.92

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$122

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
234
Patients
134
Total drug cost
$1,946
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 54 33 $217
Tramadol Hcl Generic 48 21 $333
Methylprednisolone Generic 47 42 $497
Gabapentin Generic 32 13 $474
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 23 14 $164
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 15 0 $159
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 15 11 $102

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard an's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard an practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Howard an practice?
Dr. Howard an practices at 1611 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 606123841. Office phone: 3122434244.
What is Dr. Howard an's NPI?
Dr. Howard an's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255310157, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Howard an commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.