2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1003858051 M.D.
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ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 234 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
28.4864/100
▼ 55 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$225.49
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 234 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 28.4864/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $225.49 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 28.4864/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,397 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

28.4864/100
MIPS score · -55 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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.

ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

28 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2006

NPI 1003858051

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,397 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

28.4864/100 54.61359999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
28.4864/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 28.4864/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%28.5%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 28.4864/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1003858051. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30046, with a listed phone of (404) 645-7150. NPI 1003858051 was issued on 06/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWARD most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,397 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 234 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $379K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 28.4864/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 94.9547), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046

Provider Details

NPI 1003858051
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

28.4864
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
94.9547
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANGUS HOWARD, 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.

GEORGIA NEPHROLOGY, LLC
DECATUR, GA

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 ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$225

Largest payer

OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC

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 · Typical

ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,397 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.

1,397
Total Claims
$379K
Total Drug Cost
234
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,707
Total Day Supply
78,932
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$337K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.05
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 83, 75-84: 65, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
129
Carvedilol
107
Hydralazine Hcl
100
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
70
Calcitriol
61
Prosol
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1
58
Spironolactone
54
Losartan Potassium
44
Labetalol Hcl
42
Velphoro
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide
42

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s 1,397 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOWARD.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s specialty?
ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. wrote 1,397 Medicare Part D claims totaling $379K in drug costs for 234 beneficiaries.
What is ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 28.4864/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 94.9547). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. located?
ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. is located at 595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30046. Phone: (404) 645-7150.
What is ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003858051, issued on 06/12/2006.
Does ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $337K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Carvedilol, Hydralazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANGUS HOWARD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,397 Part D claims and 234 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s credentials?
ANGUS HOWARD, M.D.'s NPI is 1003858051 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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