Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Laroche, M.D.

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Galveston, TX

  • NPI 1487635595
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 775555302
(409) 772-2222

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 19, 2018
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #J0562
Medicaid
TX #115849501

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487635595. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
440
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$51,142
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 116 95 $97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 105 105 $133
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 59 47 $98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 39 39 $65
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 34 34 $181
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 27 27 $133
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 21 21 $181
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 20 19 $138
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 17 $66

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Galveston Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$326
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 9 $196.13
Acadia Pharmaceuticals INC 2 $46.27
Argenx US, INC. 1 $32.42
Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. 1 $30.02
Abbott Laboratories 1 $21.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$326

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,080
Patients
285
Total drug cost
$69,981
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Rivastigmine Generic 169 60 $37,894
Gabapentin Generic 141 37 $2,790
Levetiracetam Generic 131 29 $5,870
Donepezil Hcl Generic 98 29 $1,832
Divalproex Sodium Generic 81 21 $2,114
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 79 22 $3,015
Galantamine Hbr Generic 69 19 $4,794
Topiramate Generic 66 16 $1,029
Primidone Generic 53 14 $2,373
Mirtazapine Generic 43 0 $1,163

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Laroche's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Laroche practices Neurology Physician in Galveston, TX.
Where does Dr. Howard Laroche practice?
Dr. Howard Laroche practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 775555302. Office phone: 4097722222.
What is Dr. Howard Laroche's NPI?
Dr. Howard Laroche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487635595, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Laroche accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Laroche accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Laroche commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.