Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Douglas Howerton, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Chesapeake, VA
- NPI 1295734283
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.8 / 100 · 2023
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 202
Chesapeake, VA 233201714
(757) 436-3285
fax (757) 436-2262 - Mailing address
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113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 101
Chesapeake, VA 233201713
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 29, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Virginia #0101049396
- Medicaid
- VA #5821088
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295734283. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,252
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$192,483
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 298 | 239 | $123 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 139 | 118 | $88 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 98 | 57 | $77 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 83 | 83 | $233 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 78 | 75 | $91 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 68 | 68 | $161 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 63 | 63 | $127 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 48 | 48 | $441 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 44 | 43 | $103 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 37 | 37 | $120 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Chesapeake Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,513
Transactions
57
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 25 | $551.23 | |
| Celltrion USA INC. | 4 | $170.62 | |
| Olympus America INC. | 2 | $111.54 | |
| Conmed Corporation | 3 | $107.51 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 5 | $81.33 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 3 | $66.83 | |
| Olympus Corporation of the Americas | 1 | $58.33 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 3 | $56.50 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 2 | $53.49 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $49.41 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 2 | $41.05 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $32.08 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 1 | $29.36 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $26.77 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $22.11 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
609
Patients
226
Total drug cost
$112,372
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 110 | 43 | $1,627 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 88 | 38 | $1,384 |
| Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) | Brand | 62 | 0 | $10,840 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 57 | 19 | $4,137 |
| Colestipol Hcl | Generic | 48 | 13 | $2,489 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 38 | 38 | $6,330 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 34 | 12 | $752 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) | Brand | 30 | 30 | $611 |
| Budesonide Ec (Budesonide) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $4,403 |
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $64,947 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Douglas Howerton's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Howerton practices Gastroenterology Physician in Chesapeake, VA.
Where does Dr. Douglas Howerton practice?
Dr. Douglas Howerton practices at 113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 202, Chesapeake, VA 233201714. Office phone: 7574363285.
What is Dr. Douglas Howerton's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Howerton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295734283, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Howerton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Howerton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Howerton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.