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DR. HOWARD LESLIE FOWLER M.D.
NPI 1144285453
Orthopaedic Surgery in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since April 19, 2006
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 205, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406(205) 752-1800(205) 752-1891 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Leslie Fowler M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD LESLIE FOWLER M.D. (NPI 1144285453) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (13227) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144285453
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD LESLIE FOWLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 205Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2419
Mailing Address100 Rice Mine Road Loop, Suite 205Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2419 · (205) 752-1800 · Fax (205) 752-1891
Phone(205) 752-1800
Fax(205) 752-1891
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2010
✔ NPI 1144285453 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 13227
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare NSC6076360001AL
Medicaid529932889AL
Medicare PIN051536829AL
Medicare UPINC75369AL

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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
24%1,089 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
83%1,204 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
71%2,039 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%260 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
29%2,039 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
17%2,039 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
0%2,039 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

MR. VIRAL PATEL DPT
Physical Therapist
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 102
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa County (205) 342-2610
DR. CRAIG M BUETTNER MD
Family Medicine
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 206
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa County (205) 339-0171
DR. JEFFERY C LAUBENTHAL MD
Family Medicine
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 206
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa County (205) 339-0171
SOUTHERN DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES, LLC
Clinical Medical Laboratory
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 100
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa County (205) 248-9894
MOLLY BROWDER PTH
Physical Therapist
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 102
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa County (205) 342-2610
MR. LACEY C QUARLES CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 206
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa County (205) 339-0171
FOWLER SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPAEDICS
Orthopaedic Surgery
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 205
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa County (205) 752-1800
FOWLER SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPAEDICS II
Orthopaedic Surgery
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP, SUITE 205
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406
Tuscaloosa County (205) 752-1800

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 Howard Fowler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Fowler is 1144285453. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Where is Howard Fowler located?

Howard Fowler practices at 100 Rice Mine Road Loop Suite 205, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. The listed phone number is (205) 752-1800.

What is Howard Fowler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Fowler was last updated on July 14, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.