BRIAN HOWARD MD
NPI 1982832267
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Marietta, GA

Q: What is Brian Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Howard is 1982832267. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2009.

Q: What is Brian Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Howard was last updated on October 31, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since June 25, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.93/100

CMS Quality Rating

175 WHITE ST NW STE 100, MARIETTA, GA 30060(470) 793-0200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 31, 2019, Feb 12, 2018, Jul 13, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Brian Howard Md NPPES

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

BRIAN HOWARD MD (NPI 1982832267) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Marietta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (70275) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Marietta.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982832267

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X

Provider Legal NameBRIAN HOWARDCredential: MD

Location Address175 WHITE ST NW STE 100Marietta, GA 30060

Mailing Address805 Sandy Plains Road, Medical Staff ServicesMarietta, GA 30063-6340

Phone(470) 793-0200

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJune 25, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1982832267 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RA0001X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 70275

Definition

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

175 WHITE ST NW STE 100, Marietta, GA 30060

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 155 Whitcher St NE, Suite 350Marietta, GA 30060-1155 · Phone (770) 793-6290

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.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

Brian 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 ID9335434950

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160822002220

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 6

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.

142 services68 patients

Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device 93750

An evaluation of a lower heart chamber assist device is a procedure to check the function of an implanted device aiding your heart's lower chambers. This helps ensure optimal heart function by monitoring the device's performance and your heart's response to it.

79 services19 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.

57 services32 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

43 services15 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

21 services21 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number110035

Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hiram, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110042

Location2518 Jimmy Lee Smith ParkwayHiram, GA 30141 · Paulding County

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austell, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110143

Location3950 Austell RdAustell, GA 30106 · Cobb County

Birthing friendly

Wellstar Douglas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Douglasville, GA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110184

Location8954 Hospital DriveDouglasville, GA 30134 · Douglas County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30060 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

$130.64 typical visit price

range $56.84 – $172.43

Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$100.20 typical visit price

range $18.22 – $140.40

Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)

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.

92.93/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.38

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$18.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

2 suppliers16 claims53 services$35.61 avg. paid by Medicare

Injection, milrinone lactate, 5 mg J2260

Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI026N

1 supplier12 claims684 services$1.39 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 5

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

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