Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Howard Diaz, PAC
Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Albuquerque, NM
- NPI 1639174824
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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502 Elm St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 871022512
(505) 841-1000
fax (505) 843-2592
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 28, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AM0700X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Mexico #PA2004-0027
- Medicaid
- NM #30426529
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639174824. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
183
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$14,935
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 125 | 89 | $65 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 32 | 32 | $108 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 26 | 25 | $128 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 43 peers in Albuquerque Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 189. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$88
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiomed | 1 | $29.11 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $26.63 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $16.39 | |
| Chiesi USA, INC. | 1 | $15.88 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
47
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$386
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 19 | 13 | $220 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 17 | 17 | $18 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 11 | 0 | $148 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Howard Diaz's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Diaz practices Medical Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Howard Diaz practice?
Dr. Howard Diaz practices at 502 Elm St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871022512. Office phone: 5058411000.
What is Dr. Howard Diaz's NPI?
Dr. Howard Diaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639174824, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Diaz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Diaz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Diaz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.