Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Howard, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1962794784
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Department of Anesthesiology, N2201 Unc Hospitals Cb 7010
Chapel Hill, NC 275997010
(919) 966-5136
fax (919) 966-4873

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 16, 2016
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2014-02096

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962794784. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
57
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$4,422
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 28 27 $83
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 18 18 $61
00532 Anesthesia for access to central vein 11 11 $90

In context: peer comparison

Among 49 peers in this city , average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Howard practices Anesthesiology Physician in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Howard practice?
Dr. Christopher Howard practices at Department of Anesthesiology, Chapel Hill, NC 275997010. Office phone: 9199665136.
What is Dr. Christopher Howard's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962794784, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for access to central vein (HCPCS 00532). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.