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PAUL F HOWARD M.D.
NPI 1811081375
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since October 02, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 29, 2026
9097 E DESERT COVE, SUITE 100, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260(480) 609-4200(480) 609-4233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Paul F Howard M.d. NPPES

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

PAUL F HOWARD M.D. (NPI 1811081375) is an individual rheumatology provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (A12277) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through December 29, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811081375
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NamePAUL F HOWARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address9097 E DESERT COVE, SUITE 100Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address9097 E Desert Cove, Suite 100Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · (480) 609-4200 · Fax (480) 609-4233
Phone(480) 609-4200
Fax(480) 609-4233
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1811081375 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · A12277
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
9097 E DESERT COVE, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPIND44054AZ
Medicaid236910AZ
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedZ61858AZ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Paul F Howard M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from December 29, 2020 through December 29, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 29, 2020
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 29, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85260 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
76%45 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
98%4,158 patients4/55-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.
92%886 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
82%98 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.
22%895 patients1/55-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…
87%1,706 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
16%926 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
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…
57%895 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…
12%895 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 1% · 1,076 patients
3%1,076 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
18%895 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 4

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

DR. JACQUELYN HOAGLAND LOCKWOOD PT DPT PCS CSCS
Physical Therapist
9097 E DESERT COVE, SUITE 110
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Maricopa County (480) 860-4298
MR. MATTHEW WAYNE MUSTAIN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
9097 E DESERT COVE, SUITE #100
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Maricopa County (480) 609-4200
SPOONER PHYSICAL THERAPY & HAND REHAB, PC
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
9097 E DESERT COVE, SUITE 110
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Maricopa County (480) 860-4298
HEIDI ANN HAMILTON PT, DPT, ATC, MTC
Physical Therapist
9097 E DESERT COVE, SUITE 110
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Maricopa County (480) 860-4298

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 Paul Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Howard is 1811081375. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.

Where is Paul Howard located?

Paul Howard practices at 9097 E Desert Cove Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The listed phone number is (480) 609-4200.

What is Paul Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Paul Howard enrolled in Medicare?

No. Paul Howard has opted out of Medicare through December 29, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul 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.