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2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1164402095 M.D.
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Urology Physician in Coffeyville, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,367 in Urology 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
697
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.7/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Bernard Howerter, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 697 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75.7/100
- MIPS score · -7 vs avg
- 697
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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.
Bernard Howerter, 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
76 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bernard Howerter, M.D. sits
This provider among urology physician peers
Across the 4,623 urology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bernard Howerter, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 28% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 24% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one urology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Bernard Howerter, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Bernard Howerter, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Bernard Howerter, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
697 46% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75.7/100 7.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) - 75.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Bernard Howerter, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1400 W 4TH ST, Coffeyville, KS, 67337, with a listed phone of (620) 252-1629. NPI 1164402095 was issued on 01/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 697 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.2, Cost 39.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,367 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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 | 1164402095 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/18/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75.6636
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.1861
Quality
39.6926
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Bernard Howerter, M.D. - brand share 16.0%
Urology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 697 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.
697
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 926
- Total Day Supply
- 24,095
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $50K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 86
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.43
- Gender Split
- 29% female / 71% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 52, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bernard Howerter, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
253 claims
- Myrbetriq
Myrbetriq
114 claims
- Bethanechol Chloride
Bethanechol Chloride
105 claims
- Oxybutynin Chloride 46
Oxybutynin Chloride
46 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 33
Doxycycline Hyclate
33 claims
- Levofloxacin 30
Levofloxacin
30 claims
- Terazosin Hcl 27
Terazosin Hcl
27 claims
- Nitrofurantoin 15
Nitrofurantoin
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 253 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 114 |
| Bethanechol Chloride | 105 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 46 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 33 |
| Levofloxacin | 30 |
| Terazosin Hcl | 27 |
| Nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal | 15 |
| Tolterodine Tartrate Er Tolterodine Tartrate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Bernard Howerter, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,367
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s 697 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Howerter.
Dr. Joseph Allen
DO
Hutchinson, KS
Dr. Jason Anast
M.D.
Overland Park, KS
Dr. Andrew Arther
M.D.
Kansas City, KS
Dr. Faris Azzouni
MD
Hays, KS
Dr. David Backes
MD
Wichita, KS
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Kansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Bernard Howerter, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Coffeyville, Kansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Bernard Howerter, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bernard Howerter, M.D. wrote 697 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
What is Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Bernard Howerter, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.7/100 (Quality: 79.2, Cost: 39.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bernard Howerter, M.D. located? ▼
Bernard Howerter, M.D. is located at 1400 W 4TH ST, Coffeyville, KS, 67337. Phone: (620) 252-1629.
What is Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164402095, issued on 01/18/2006.
Does Bernard Howerter, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,367 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bernard Howerter, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Myrbetriq, Bethanechol Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bernard Howerter, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Bernard Howerter, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 697 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Bernard Howerter, M.D.'s NPI is 1164402095 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.
- 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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