Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rachel Howald, MD

Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician (CMS: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)) · Dermatology Physician · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1992069876
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2301 21St Ave S
Nashville, TN 372124908
(615) 327-9797
fax (615) 613-0329

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 3, 2020
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ND0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #57584

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992069876. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
610
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$241,869
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 202 166 $537
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 124 76 $375
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks 59 44 $558
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 44 42 $183
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 39 39 $222
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 24 17 $52
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less 20 20 $704
12042 Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm 19 19 $164
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 19 18 $36
12052 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 18 17 $153

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Nashville Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$238
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 4 $74.22
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $72.00
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $48.93
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $42.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$166
Education
$72

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
55
Patients
49
Total drug cost
$360
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 23 21 $185
Cephalexin Generic 19 17 $72
Mupirocin Generic 13 11 $103

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rachel Howald's medical specialty?
Dr. Rachel Howald practices Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Rachel Howald practice?
Dr. Rachel Howald practices at 2301 21St Ave S, Nashville, TN 372124908. Office phone: 6153279797.
What is Dr. Rachel Howald's NPI?
Dr. Rachel Howald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992069876, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rachel Howald accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rachel Howald accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rachel Howald commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS 17311); Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS 17312); Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS 17313). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.