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2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1710180252 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Alan Howell, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician in Joplin, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,292 in Infectious Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
366
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
55 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alan Howell, M.D. filed 366 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in Joplin, Missouri, prescribing 53% generic.
- 366
- Part D claims, 2023
- 53%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Alan Howell, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
366 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Alan Howell, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Alan Howell, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Infectious Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
366 55% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Infectious Disease Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Alan Howell, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 100 MERCY WAY STE 470, Joplin, MO, 64804, with a listed phone of (417) 556-6813. NPI 1710180252 was issued on 06/11/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 366 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $956K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count.
Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710180252 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Infectious Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/11/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alan Howell, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Mercy Aco Clinical Services Inc
Chesterfield, MO
Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC
Joplin, MO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Alan Howell, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.1K
Largest payer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Alan Howell, M.D. - brand share 47.0%
Infectious Disease Physician average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 366 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
366
Total Claims
$956K
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 431
- Total Day Supply
- 11,021
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $936K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 125
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.62
- Gender Split
- 35% female / 65% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 42, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alan Howell, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Biktarvy
Biktarvy
49 claims
- Rifampin
Rifampin
24 claims
- Ethambutol Hcl
Ethambutol Hcl
22 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
20 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
20 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy… 14
Doxycycline Monohydrate
14 claims
- Mavyret 14
Mavyret
14 claims
- Odefsey 14
Odefsey
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 49 |
| Rifampin | 24 |
| Ethambutol Hcl | 22 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 20 |
| Azithromycin | 20 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 14 |
| Mavyret Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir | 14 |
| Odefsey Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala | 14 |
| Genvoya Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen | 12 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Infectious Disease Physician Overview
How Alan Howell, M.D. fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.
8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider
Alan Howell, M.D.'s 366 claims are below the specialty average of 816.
Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Howell.
Dr. Getahun Abate
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Ume Abbas
MD
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Hilal Abdessamad
MD
Columbia, MO
Dr. Raghavendra Adiga
M.D.
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Ryan Adkins
M.D.
Springfield, MO
Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Infectious Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alan Howell, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Alan Howell, M.D. specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Joplin, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Alan Howell, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alan Howell, M.D. wrote 366 Medicare Part D claims totaling $956K in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
Where is Alan Howell, M.D. located? ▼
Alan Howell, M.D. is located at 100 MERCY WAY STE 470, Joplin, MO, 64804. Phone: (417) 556-6813.
What is Alan Howell, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Alan Howell, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710180252, issued on 06/11/2007.
Does Alan Howell, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alan Howell, M.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $936K in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alan Howell, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alan Howell, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Biktarvy, Rifampin, Ethambutol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alan Howell, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Alan Howell, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 366 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alan Howell, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Alan Howell, M.D.'s NPI is 1710180252 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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