JOHN H. HOWARD M.D.
NPI 1952408122
Internal Medicine in Sacramento, CA
Quality Rating: 83.2 out of 100 score
NPI Status: Active since September 20, 2006
Contact Information
1020 29TH ST
SUITE 480
SACRAMENTO, CA
ZIP 95816
Phone: (916) 733-3777
Fax: (916) 454-6780
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
About JOHN HOWARD
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Howard, an internist established in Sacramento, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952408122 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number A60637 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.
- NPI
- 1952408122
- Provider Name
- JOHN H. HOWARD M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1020 29TH ST SUITE 480 SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
- Location Phone
- (916) 733-3777
- Location Fax
- (916) 454-6780
- Mailing Address
- 10470 OLD PLACERVILLE RD SUITE 100 SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
- Mailing Phone
- (800) 470-0071
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-20-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-03-2017
- Code Navigator
An internist like John Howard is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A60637
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207QS0010X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Family Medicine | A60637 (CA) |
| 2 | 207RH0002X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | A60637 (CA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCMG375100 | OTHER (01) | CA | WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE |
| 000810648449 | OTHER (01) | CA | PHCS |
| 00A606370 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | CA | |
| A60637 | OTHER (01) | CA | BLUE CROSS |
| 45603041 | OTHER (01) | CA | AETNA |
| 00A606370 | OTHER (01) | CA | BLUE SHIELD |
| 90145303 | OTHER (01) | CA | PACIFICARE |
| 5595381 | OTHER (01) | CA | FIRST HEALTH |
| 2555300 | OTHER (01) | CA | CIGNA |
| 1838756 | OTHER (01) | CA | GREAT WEST |
| G65900 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 00A606370 | MEDICAID (05) | CA | |
| 246105 | OTHER (01) | CA | INTERPLAN |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
This service was performed 121 times for 87 patientsHospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
This service was performed 32 times for 32 patientsOverall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 83.2, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 83.2 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 76.11
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: 100
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: 61.19
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: 61.19
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1952408122, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952408122, enumerated as an "individual" on September 20, 2006.
The provider is located at 1020 29TH ST SUITE 480 SACRAMENTO, CA 95816 and the phone number is (916) 733-3777.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Private Healthcare Systems. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
