CHARLES HOWARD M.D.
NPI 1093973323
Preventive Medicine - Aerospace Medicine in Davis Monthan Afb, AZ

NPI Status: Active since May 22, 2008

Contact Information

355TH MEDICAL GROUP
4175 S. ALAMO AVE
DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ
ZIP 85707
Phone: (505) 846-3200

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHARLES HOWARD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Howard, a provider established in Davis Monthan Afb, Arizona with a medical specialization in Preventive Medicine, focusing in aerospace medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1093973323 assigned on May 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2083A0100X with license number A105646 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1093973323
Provider Name
CHARLES HOWARD M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
355TH MEDICAL GROUP 4175 S. ALAMO AVE DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ 85707
Location Phone
(505) 846-3200
Mailing Address
4175 S. ALAMO AVE DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ 85707
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-22-2008
Last Update Date
09-08-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Preventive Medicine Aerospace Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2083A0100X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A105646
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
Aerospace medicine focuses on the clinical care, research, and operational support of the health, safety, and performance of crewmembers and passengers of air and space vehicles, together with the support personnel who assist operation of such vehicles. This population often works and lives in remote, isolated, extreme, or enclosed environments under conditions of physical and psychological stress. Practitioners strive for an optimal human-machine match in occupational settings rich with environmental hazards and engineering countermeasures.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1390200000XStudent, Health Care

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Charles Howard is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 85707 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $127.71
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.44
  • Maximum New Patient Price $168.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.92
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.86
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.15

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $98
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $137.41
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.5
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.43
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.35

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Reviews for CHARLES HOWARD M.D.

  • 5 out of 5 stars - Review by Jane ***** on October 27, 2023

    In 40 years of receiving military health care, Dr Howard is the absolute best Dr I've had. He is proactive and explains everything.

  • NPI NPI Number Validation

    How NPI Validation Works

    The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

    To verify the NPI 1093973323, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

    Digit-by-digit view

    Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

    Pos 1
    1
    Doubled → 2
    Pos 2
    0
    Unchanged
    Pos 3
    9
    Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
    Pos 4
    3
    Unchanged
    Pos 5
    9
    Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
    Pos 6
    7
    Unchanged
    Pos 7
    3
    Doubled → 6
    Pos 8
    3
    Unchanged
    Pos 9
    2
    Doubled → 4
    Check
    3
    Target digit
    Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

    Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

    Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

    1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6 2 → 4

    Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

    Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

    2 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 24 = 67

    Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

    The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

    70 - 67 = 3
    This NPI is valid
    The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1093973323.

    Other Providers at the Same Location


    The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

    Registered Nurse
    355TH MEDICAL GROUP, 4175 S. ALAMO AVE
    TUCSON, AZ 85707
    Psychologist (Clinical)
    355TH MEDICAL GROUP, 4175 S. ALAMO AVE.
    TUCSON, AZ 85707
    Psychologist (Clinical)
    355TH MEDICAL GROUP, 4175 S ALAMO AVE.
    TUCSON, AZ 85707
    Psychologist (Clinical)
    355TH MEDICAL GROUP, 4175 S. ALAMO AVE
    TUCSON, AZ 85707
    Preventive Medicine (Aerospace Medicine)
    355TH MEDICAL GROUP, 280 FIRST STREET, BLDG 23
    DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ 85707

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1093973323, enumerated as an "individual" on May 22, 2008.

    The provider is located at 355TH MEDICAL GROUP 4175 S. ALAMO AVE DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ 85707 and the phone number is (505) 846-3200.

    Preventive Medicine with taxonomy code 2083A0100X and a focus in Aerospace Medicine.