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GARY L. HOWARD M.D.
NPI 1194714428
Internal Medicine in Calera, AL

Active since October 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 01D2055080 · Waiver
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
401 AIRPORT COMMONS DR # 404, CALERA, AL 35040(205) 665-2002(205) 665-2008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Gary L. Howard M.d. NPPES

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

GARY L. HOWARD M.D. (NPI 1194714428) is an individual internal medicine provider in Calera, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (13355) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 4, 2027, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194714428
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameGARY L. HOWARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address401 AIRPORT COMMONS DR # 404Calera, AL 35040-7004
Mailing Address401 Airport Commons Dr # 404Calera, AL 35040-7004 · (205) 665-2002 · Fax (205) 665-2008
Phone(205) 665-2002
Fax(205) 665-2008
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 2016
✔ NPI 1194714428 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 13355
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.
401 AIRPORT COMMONS DR # 404, Calera, AL 35040
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINC73489
Medicare PIN051507528AL
Medicaid051507528AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Gary L. Howard M.d. 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 ID547458580
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101222000123
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 01D2055080

Gary Howard MD PC · Calera, AL
Active · expires Mar 4, 2027
CLIA Number01D2055080
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 5, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 4, 2027
Laboratory DirectorGary Howard MD
Laboratory Phone(205) 665-2002
Laboratory LocationGary Howard MD PC401-404 Airport Commons Drive, Calera, AL 35040
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
645 services172 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
85 services34 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
78 services78 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
70 services57 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
61 services26 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
36 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35040 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%7,032 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
66%8,455 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
10%716 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
97%29 patients4/55-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.
59%1,265 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
89%2,010 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
44%391 patients2/55-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…
72%1,265 patients3/55-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…
25%1,265 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers16 claims37 services$5.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers22 claims44 services$1.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7004
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers11 claims22 services$0.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$5.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers40 claims40 services$71.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

GARY L. HOWARD MD PC
Internal Medicine
401 AIRPORT COMMONS DR # 404
CALERA, AL 35040
Shelby County (205) 665-2002

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 Gary Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Howard is 1194714428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2005.

Where is Gary Howard located?

Gary Howard practices at 401 Airport Commons Dr # 404, Calera, AL 35040. The listed phone number is (205) 665-2002.

What is Gary Howard's specialty?

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

Is Gary Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary 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.

Does Gary Howard hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D2055080) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 4, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Gary Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Gary 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Howard was last updated on September 26, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.