Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Howard, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Duluth, MN

  • NPI 1861477408
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1001 E Superior St, Ste. L401
Duluth, MN 558022207
(218) 249-7960
fax (218) 249-7997

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 22, 2011
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #39073

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861477408. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
608
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$61,461
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 191 74 $77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 186 88 $115
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 48 45 $112
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 43 36 $64
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 37 36 $169
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 28 $95
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 29 29 $79
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 26 26 $129
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 17 15 $140

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Duluth Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,620
Patients
804
Total drug cost
$47,906
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 317 100 $5,572
Losartan Potassium Generic 296 97 $4,875
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 239 73 $5,101
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 237 60 $4,886
Omeprazole Generic 212 74 $4,514
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 187 57 $2,514
Gabapentin Generic 151 40 $3,062
Potassium Chloride Generic 137 36 $3,855
Simvastatin Generic 137 42 $1,819
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 128 30 $1,429

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Howard practices Internal Medicine Physician in Duluth, MN.
Where does Dr. Joseph Howard practice?
Dr. Joseph Howard practices at 1001 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 558022207. Office phone: 2182497960.
What is Dr. Joseph Howard's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861477408, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.