Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Howard, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Plano, TX
- NPI 1568586550
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5228 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 750935005
(972) 250-5700
fax (972) 250-5748 - Mailing address
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5228 W. Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75093
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 19, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #R0730 · Ohio #35085318
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568586550. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,714
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$252,260
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 649 | 356 | $33 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 393 | 237 | $86 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 366 | 293 | $123 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 281 | 118 | $1 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 248 | 198 | $64 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 195 | 195 | $160 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 163 | 125 | $1 | |
J0665 |
Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg | 135 | 58 | $0 | |
73080 |
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 93 | 81 | $31 | |
20611 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 45 | 38 | $99 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 130. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$589
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 5 | $204.55 | |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 1 | $102.80 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $79.74 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 3 | $70.66 | |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | 1 | $43.45 | |
| Pylant Medical | 1 | $34.32 | |
| Innovation Technologies Inc | 1 | $21.37 | |
| ABANZA INC. | 1 | $16.68 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 1 | $14.96 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
487
Patients
347
Total drug cost
$2,027
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 141 | 94 | $734 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 138 | 99 | $504 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 127 | 94 | $439 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 36 | 29 | $97 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 25 | 14 | $117 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 20 | 17 | $137 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Howard practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Plano, TX.
Where does Dr. Michael Howard practice?
Dr. Michael Howard practices at 5228 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 750935005. Office phone: 9722505700.
What is Dr. Michael Howard's NPI?
Dr. Michael Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568586550, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.