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ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S.,

Health Educator in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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
29
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Health Educator avg: 306
What the federal data reveals: ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., is a Health Educator ([object Object]) practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 29 claims across 13 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., filed 29 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PHOENIX, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/15/2015

NPI 1689045726

Primary specialty

Health Educator

Mid-sized

6,701 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

29 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 306

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Health Educator compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Health Educator share within Arizona

1. Health Educator42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Health Educator share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Health Educator (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Health Educator ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Health Educator) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Health Educator) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., is a Health Educator provider practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., MBA, M.S.,. NPI: 1689045726. 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.

ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Health Educator provider holding M.D., MBA, M.S., credentials at 350 W THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013, with a listed phone of (602) 406-3000. NPI 1689045726 was issued on 10/15/2015. 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 29 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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.

Health Educator is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,701 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 306 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

350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013

Provider Details

NPI 1689045726
Specialty Health Educator
Credentials M.D., MBA, M.S.,
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/15/2015

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

29
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
42
Total Day Supply
1,124
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.20

Health Educator Overview

How ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., fits within the Health Educator landscape nationally.

6,701
Health Educator Providers in US
54
States with Health Educator
306
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S.,'s 29 claims are below the specialty average of 306.

Nearby Health Educator Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Health Educator nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S.,'s specialty?
ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., specializes in Health Educator and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: M.D., MBA, M.S.,.
How much does ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., located?
ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., is located at 350 W THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013. Phone: (602) 406-3000.
What is ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S.,'s NPI number?
ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S.,'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689045726, issued on 10/15/2015.
How many Health Educator providers are there in the US?
There are 6,701 Health Educator providers across 54 states in the US. The average Health Educator provider writes 306 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., accept Medicare?
ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S., appears in CMS Medicare data with 29 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S.,'s credentials?
ASHLEI HOWARD, M.D., MBA, M.S.,'s NPI is 1689045726 with credentials M.D., MBA, M.S.,. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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