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DR. CHRISTOPHER M. HOWARD MD
NPI 1104926948
Internal Medicine in Wailuku, HI

Active since September 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
80 MAHALANI ST, WAILUKU, HI 96793(808) 243-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher M. Howard Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER M. HOWARD MD (NPI 1104926948) is an individual internal medicine provider in Wailuku, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD-13407) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104926948
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER M. HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address80 MAHALANI STWailuku, HI 96793-2531
Mailing Address80 Mahalani StWailuku, HI 96793-2531 · (808) 243-6000
Phone(808) 243-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 2015
✔ NPI 1104926948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · MD-13407
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License MD-13407 (HI)
80 MAHALANI ST, Wailuku, HI 96793
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI39645HI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher M. Howard Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4385677392
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141208001793
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 2

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
62 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
15 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96793 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
$136.68 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $34.17 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.65 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $26.41 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
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.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BARBARA J BEZDICEK MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
80 MAHALANI ST
WAILUKU, HI 96793
Maui County (808) 243-6000
KIMBERLEE I. MIYAMOTO LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
80 MAHALANI ST
WAILUKU, HI 96793
Maui County (808) 243-6000
JAMES A. FERRIER MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
80 MAHALANI ST
WAILUKU, HI 96793
Maui County (808) 243-6000
NICOLE M RUDY CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
80 MAHALANI ST
WAILUKU, HI 96793
Maui County (833) 833-3333
MRS. CASSANDRA BICK JOHNSON
Dietitian, Registered
80 MAHALANI ST
WAILUKU, HI 96793
Maui County (808) 243-6000
STEPHEN A. BANGLE MD
Internal Medicine
80 MAHALANI ST
WAILUKU, HI 96793
Maui County (808) 243-6000
KIM H. KAWAKAMI OD
Optometrist
80 MAHALANI ST
WAILUKU, HI 96793
Maui County (808) 243-6000
DR. KIMBERLEY M. I. WIRSING M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
80 MAHALANI ST
WAILUKU, HI 96793
Maui County (808) 243-6000

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 Christopher Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Howard is 1104926948. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006.

Where is Christopher Howard located?

Christopher Howard practices at 80 Mahalani St, Wailuku, HI 96793. The listed phone number is (808) 243-6000.

What is Christopher Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and WellPoint list Christopher Howard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Howard is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Howard was last updated on June 11, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.