Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Brilliant, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1629027453
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294257826
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 15, 2017
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #7299
Medicaid
SC #072995

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629027453. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
518
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$37,525
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 258 120 $84
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 90 43 $62
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 90 44 $8
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 43 43 $105
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 21 20 $116
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $157

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Charleston Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
209
Patients
83
Total drug cost
$2,320
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 154 69 $1,000
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 23 14 $820
Sulindac Generic 21 0 $397
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 11 0 $103

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Howard Brilliant's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Brilliant practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Howard Brilliant practice?
Dr. Howard Brilliant practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294257826. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Howard Brilliant's NPI?
Dr. Howard Brilliant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629027453, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Brilliant commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.