Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Hower, DO
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Natrona Heights, PA
- NPI 1871734194
- Accepts Medicare
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1629 Union Ave Ste 4
Natrona Heights, PA 150652134
(724) 671-1161
fax (724) 671-1170
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 2, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #OS014077
- Medicaid
- PA #102328411
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871734194. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
152
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$14,804
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 42 | 24 | $78 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 26 | 26 | $154 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 22 | 13 | $49 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 18 | 16 | $81 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 17 | 17 | $124 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 14 | 14 | $88 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 13 | 12 | $128 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$269
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 7 | $269.34 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
166
Patients
105
Total drug cost
$1,064
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 83 | 77 | $454 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 52 | 16 | $410 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 20 | 12 | $165 |
| Sulfasalazine | Generic | 11 | 0 | $35 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Hower's medical specialty?
Dr. John Hower practices Surgery Physician in Natrona Heights, PA.
Where does Dr. John Hower practice?
Dr. John Hower practices at 1629 Union Ave Ste 4, Natrona Heights, PA 150652134. Office phone: 7246711161.
What is Dr. John Hower's NPI?
Dr. John Hower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871734194, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Hower accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Hower accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Hower commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.