MICHAEL JOHN HOWARD M.D.
NPI 1881057495
Emergency Medicine in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since March 31, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1400 E BOULDER ST, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909(719) 884-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2025, May 6, 2022, Apr 29, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Michael John Howard M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL JOHN HOWARD M.D. (NPI 1881057495) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (CDR.0004839) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Saint Louis University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881057495
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL JOHN HOWARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address1400 E BOULDER STColorado Springs, CO 80909-5533
Mailing AddressPo Box 173891Denver, CO 80217-3891 · (877) 346-2211
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2025
NPI 1881057495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CO · CDR.0004839
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1400 E BOULDER ST, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael John 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 ID8022364322
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250115002689, I20250704000418
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
93 services93 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
90 services82 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
54 services53 patients
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.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Wesley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number170123
Location550 N Hillside StreetWichita, KS 67214 · Sedgwick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Texas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450209
Location1501 S Coulter StAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80909 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers18 claims18 services$13.10 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
5 suppliers28 claims28 services$81.75 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 20

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

Emergency Medicine
1400 E BOULDER ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1400 E BOULDER ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Emergency Medicine
1400 E BOULDER ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Physician Assistant
1400 E BOULDER ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Social Worker (Clinical)
1400 E BOULDER ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Physician Assistant
1400 E BOULDER ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Physical Therapist
1400 E BOULDER ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Anesthesiology
1400 E BOULDER ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909

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 Michael Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Howard is 1881057495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2016.

Where is Michael Howard located?

Michael Howard practices at 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. The listed phone number is (719) 884-2000.

What is Michael Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Michael Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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 Michael Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Michael 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 Michael Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Howard is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center and Northwest Texas Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Howard was last updated on May 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.