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PAMELA J HOWARD MD
NPI 1982726493
Psychiatry & Neurology - Sleep Medicine in Rockville, MD

Active since April 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 101, ROCKVILLE, MD 20854(301) 562-7200(512) 244-2895 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 30, 2026, May 12, 2025, Jul 13, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Pamela J Howard Md NPPES

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

PAMELA J HOWARD MD (NPI 1982726493) is an individual sleep medicine provider in Rockville, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0098870) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982726493
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084S0012X
Provider Legal NamePAMELA J HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 101Rockville, MD 20854-2957
Mailing Address8555 16th St Ste 310Silver Spring, MD 20910-2802 · (301) 563-7198
Phone(301) 562-7200
Fax(512) 244-2895
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1982726493 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Sleep MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084S0012X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0098870
Definition
A Psychiatrist or Neurologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License D0098870 (MD)
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 101, Rockville, MD 20854
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid203166801TX
Other8R3772TX · Blue Cross Clue Shield

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Moda Health Plan, Inc. and more.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

Pamela J Howard Md 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 ID7810052438
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231208001459
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 11

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.
344 services224 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
308 services271 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
98 services57 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
90 services90 patients
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 95810
A sleep study in a sleep lab is a non-invasive overnight test that monitors your body while you sleep. It helps doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues like sleep apnea or insomnia. You'll be connected to equipment that tracks your heart rate, brain waves, breathing, and movements.
73 services73 patients
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time 95800
A sleep study monitors your sleep patterns to evaluate your sleep quality. It records your heart rate, breathing, and actual sleep time. This information helps identify any sleep disorders, ensuring you get the rest you need for optimal health.
54 services53 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20854 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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

Dementia: Cognitive Assessment
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, with a diagnosis of dementia for whom an assessment of cognition is performed and the results reviewed at least once within a 12-month period
36%25 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
5%58 patients1/55-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.
69%2,585 patients1/55-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.
70%611 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
29%394 patients2/55-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.
77%179 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.
9%426 patients1/55-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
Patients tobacco: 41% · 829 patients
46%829 patients
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…
51%426 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…
3%426 patients1/55-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 14

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
15 suppliers140 claims141 services$32.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
13 suppliers101 claims101 services$74.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
12 suppliers101 claims285 services$27.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers48 claims273 services$13.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers49 claims282 services$12.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
13 suppliers109 claims109 services$46.32 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 4

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

JAY BRONDER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 101
ROCKVILLE, MD 20854
Montgomery County (301) 562-7200
NADIA YUSUF M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 101
ROCKVILLE, MD 20854
Montgomery County (301) 562-7202
SARAH PULASKI PSYD
Clinical Neuropsychologist
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 101
ROCKVILLE, MD 20854
Montgomery County (301) 562-7200
ASHLEY B HOLT PA
Physician Assistant
1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 101
ROCKVILLE, MD 20854
Montgomery County (301) 562-7200

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 Pamela Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pamela Howard is 1982726493. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2007.

Where is Pamela Howard located?

Pamela Howard practices at 1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 101, Rockville, MD 20854. The listed phone number is (301) 562-7200.

What is Pamela Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Sleep Medicine, with taxonomy code 2084S0012X.

Is Pamela Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pamela 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 Pamela Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Pamela 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 Pamela Howard was last updated on March 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.