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DR. MICHAEL SCOTT HOWARD MD
NPI 1033115902
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Atlanta, GA

Active since June 24, 2005PECOS Enrolled
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1534 N DECATUR RD NE, STE 206, ATLANTA, GA 30307(404) 371-0077(404) 371-1900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Scott Howard Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MICHAEL SCOTT HOWARD MD (NPI 1033115902) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (49034) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033115902
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL SCOTT HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address1534 N DECATUR RD NE, STE 206Atlanta, GA 30307-1000
Mailing Address1534 Decatur Rd N, Ste 206Atlanta, GA 30307-1000 · (404) 371-0077 · Fax (404) 371-1900
Phone(404) 371-0077
Fax(404) 371-1900
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1033115902 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 49034
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
1534 N DECATUR RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH69789GA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified22BDDJPGA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Michael Scott Howard Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
557 services302 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
463 services273 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
400 services218 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 88304
A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30307 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

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MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
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Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Howard is 1033115902. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2005.

Where is Michael Howard located?

Michael Howard practices at 1534 N Decatur Rd NE Ste 206, Atlanta, GA 30307. The listed phone number is (404) 371-0077.

What is Michael Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Michael Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Howard was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.