Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nelson Howard, MD MBA

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Cleveland, OH

  • NPI 1952400947
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 441061716
(216) 844-5055
fax (216) 201-5157

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 6, 2021
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Ohio #35.135185 · California #A103365
Medicaid
OH #OA1033650

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952400947. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
567
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$77,952
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 134 105 $169
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 112 86 $115
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 74 54 $80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 40 40 $153
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 38 31 $95
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 37 29 $113
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 30 27 $88
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 22 21 $54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 19 $63
31541 Removal of growth of tongue and/or stripping of vocal cord using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope 18 17 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Cleveland Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$368
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 2 $186.26
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $63.32
Atos Medical INC 1 $57.83
Medtronic, INC. 1 $46.93
Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $13.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$310
Education
$58

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
125
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$3,933
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clotrimazole Generic 53 24 $2,592
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 30 14 $470
Omeprazole Generic 25 0 $612
Baclofen Generic 17 0 $260

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nelson Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Nelson Howard practices Otolaryngology Physician in Cleveland, OH.
Where does Dr. Nelson Howard practice?
Dr. Nelson Howard practices at 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 441061716. Office phone: 2168445055.
What is Dr. Nelson Howard's NPI?
Dr. Nelson Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952400947, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nelson Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nelson Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nelson Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope (HCPCS 31579); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.