NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1629044946 MD
Verify on CMS → Howard Goldberg, MD
Specialist in Wentzville, 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 69,567 in Specialist, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 246 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
40%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Howard Goldberg, MD filed 1,004 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Wentzville, Missouri, prescribing 40% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 40%
- generic prescribing
- ≥75th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Howard Goldberg, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1629044946), first enumerated 02/27/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,004 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1629044946 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1629044946
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-MID 1,004
- BOOK-LIGHT 534 in Missouri
- PHOTO-ENUM Arnold Gombiner, MD · 2006
Howard Goldberg, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,004 ≥ 75th percentile 75% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Howard Goldberg, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,004 34% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1629044946 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Howard Goldberg, MD 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.
Ssm Medical Group Inc
Wentzville, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Howard Goldberg, MD - brand share 60.0%
Specialist average
60% brand-name claims vs 40% generic, on 1,004 2024 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 2024.
1,004
Total Claims
$356K
Total Drug Cost
246
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,526.033
- Total Day Supply
- 41,896
- Brand vs Generic
- 60% brand / 40% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $335K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 27
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.99
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 84, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Howard Goldberg, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
198 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
161 claims
- Fluticasone-Salmet… 70
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
70 claims
- Anoro Ellipta 66
Anoro Ellipta
66 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 60
Montelukast Sodium
60 claims
- Prednisone 44
Prednisone
44 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 43
Zolpidem Tartrate
43 claims
- Breo Ellipta 33
Breo Ellipta
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 198 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 161 |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 70 |
| Anoro Ellipta Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr | 66 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 60 |
| Prednisone | 44 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 43 |
| Breo Ellipta Fluticasone/Vilanterol | 33 |
| Stiolto Respimat Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl | 29 |
| Incruse Ellipta Umeclidinium Bromide | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Howard Goldberg, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Howard Goldberg, MD's 1,004 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Goldberg, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Goldberg.
One of 534 Specialist providers enrolled in Missouri, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ibrahim Abdalla
M.D.
Springfield, MO
Duncan Abongo
OT
Brookfield, MO
Juanita Achelpohl
LMT
Troy, MO
Stephanie Adams
OTR/L
Saint Peters, MO
Dr. Antoine Adem
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Goldberg, MD's specialty? ▼
Howard Goldberg, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Wentzville, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Howard Goldberg, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Howard Goldberg, MD wrote 1,004 Medicare Part D claims totaling $356K in drug costs for 246 beneficiaries.
Where is Howard Goldberg, MD located? ▼
Howard Goldberg, MD is located at 1603 WENTZVILLE PKWY, Wentzville, MO, 63385. Phone: (636) 332-8228.
What is Howard Goldberg, MD's NPI number? ▼
Howard Goldberg, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629044946, issued on 02/27/2006.
Does Howard Goldberg, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Howard Goldberg, MD's prescribing is 60% brand-name and 40% generic drugs by claim count, with $335K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Howard Goldberg, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Howard Goldberg, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Fluticasone-Salmeterol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Howard Goldberg, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Howard Goldberg, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,004 Part D claims and 246 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Howard Goldberg, MD's credentials? ▼
Howard Goldberg, MD's NPI is 1629044946 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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