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Dr. Austin Howard, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (CMS: Cardiac Electrophysiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1417394172
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1200 Binz St Ste 1100
Houston, TX 770046926
(713) 526-1814
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 30, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2016-00780
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417394172. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,909
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$215,516
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93296 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 545 | 515 | $21 | |
G2066 |
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec | 525 | 333 | $45 | |
93298 |
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 480 | 292 | $25 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 406 | 382 | $28 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 309 | 265 | $13 | |
93288 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system | 290 | 264 | $53 | |
93297 |
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days | 172 | 152 | $25 | |
93295 |
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 140 | 134 | $35 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 140 | 129 | $121 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 113 | 109 | $166 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in Houston Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician, average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,058
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 18 | $1,158.84 | |
| Biosense Webster, INC. | 17 | $373.52 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 6 | $200.31 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $134.19 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 2 | $94.84 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, INC. | 2 | $37.29 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $34.82 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $24.04 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
510
Patients
138
Total drug cost
$159,462
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 154 | 54 | $1,803 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 132 | 35 | $113,837 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 55 | 23 | $1,529 |
| Multaq (Dronedarone Hcl) | Brand | 32 | 14 | $26,280 |
| Flecainide Acetate | Generic | 27 | 0 | $896 |
| Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $472 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 20 | 0 | $156 |
| Dofetilide | Generic | 16 | 0 | $2,283 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 14 | 0 | $180 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $11,946 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Austin Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Austin Howard practices Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Austin Howard practice?
Dr. Austin Howard practices at 1200 Binz St Ste 1100, Houston, TX 770046926. Office phone: 7135261814.
What is Dr. Austin Howard's NPI?
Dr. Austin Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417394172, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Austin Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Austin Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Austin Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (HCPCS 93296); Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec (HCPCS G2066); Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (HCPCS 93298). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.