Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Stanton, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Charleston, WV

  • NPI 1508978875
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 21.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4315 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 253042503
(304) 926-8080
fax (304) 926-8083

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 12, 2014
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0011X — NUCC code
State license (1)
West Virginia #12013
Medicaid
WV #0087346000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508978875. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,442
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$288,423
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 384 96 $60
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 317 312 $386
A9500 Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose 214 107 $108
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 206 205 $13
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 127 126 $13
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 106 105 $151
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level 102 101 $4
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 97 97 $13
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 89 82 $65
93458 Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 77 76 $260

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$300
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABIOMED 2 $156.45
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc. 7 $143.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$300

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
7,171
Patients
3,022
Total drug cost
$851,345
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 1,207 497 $21,077
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 665 288 $11,454
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 649 256 $9,825
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 603 210 $759,809
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 588 231 $7,710
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 576 237 $7,804
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 459 197 $2,980
Potassium Chloride Generic 444 188 $10,677
Atenolol Generic 413 168 $2,638
Furosemide Generic 344 153 $1,922

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Stanton's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Stanton practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Charleston, WV.
Where does Dr. Howard Stanton practice?
Dr. Howard Stanton practices at 4315 Maccorkle Ave Se, Charleston, WV 253042503. Office phone: 3049268080.
What is Dr. Howard Stanton's NPI?
Dr. Howard Stanton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508978875, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Stanton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Stanton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Stanton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2785); Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (HCPCS 78452); Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose (HCPCS A9500). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.