2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1497793673 MD
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DANIEL HOWARD, MD

Adult Medicine Physician in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 415 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL HOWARD, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 415 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DANIEL HOWARD, MD filed 9,075 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BALTIMORE, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL HOWARD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DANIEL HOWARD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2006

NPI 1497793673

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,075 223% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Maryland

1. Adult Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Medicine Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — 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).

DANIEL HOWARD, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497793673. 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.

DANIEL HOWARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 405 N PACA ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21201, with a listed phone of (410) 779-9609. NPI 1497793673 was issued on 06/02/2006. 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 9,075 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 415 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

405 N PACA ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21201

Provider Details

NPI 1497793673
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/02/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DANIEL HOWARD, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 9,075 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.

9,075
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
415
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,863
Total Day Supply
352,875
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$958K
Generic Drug Cost
$264K
Opioid Claims
248 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
107

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.34
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 105, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 101, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
456
Amlodipine Besylate
282
Gabapentin
277
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
242
Famotidine
227
Lisinopril
202
Fluticasone Propionate
196
Ketoconazole
190
Triamcinolone Acetonide
189
Furosemide
185

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How DANIEL HOWARD, MD fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL HOWARD, MD's 9,075 claims are above the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Adult Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL HOWARD, MD's specialty?
DANIEL HOWARD, MD specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANIEL HOWARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL HOWARD, MD wrote 9,075 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 415 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL HOWARD, MD located?
DANIEL HOWARD, MD is located at 405 N PACA ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21201. Phone: (410) 779-9609.
What is DANIEL HOWARD, MD's NPI number?
DANIEL HOWARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497793673, issued on 06/02/2006.
Does DANIEL HOWARD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL HOWARD, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $958K in brand drug costs.
Does DANIEL HOWARD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL HOWARD, MD had 248 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL HOWARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL HOWARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL HOWARD, MD accept Medicare?
DANIEL HOWARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,075 Part D claims and 415 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL HOWARD, MD's credentials?
DANIEL HOWARD, MD's NPI is 1497793673 with credentials MD. 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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