2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1508978875 M.D.
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HOWARD STANTON, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in CHARLESTON, West Virginia. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
21.3918/100
▼ 62 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$299.73
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HOWARD STANTON, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 10K claims across 2K beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 21.3918/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $299.73 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HOWARD STANTON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 21.3918 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 9,961 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD STANTON, 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).

HOWARD STANTON, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1508978875

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,961 234% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

21.3918/100 61.70819999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within West Virginia

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within West Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HOWARD STANTON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
21.3918/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 21.3918/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%21.4%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 21.3918/100 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).

HOWARD STANTON, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1508978875. 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.

HOWARD STANTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4315 MACCORKLE AVE SE, CHARLESTON, WV, 25304, with a listed phone of (304) 926-8080. NPI 1508978875 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STANTON 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 9,961 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,675 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 21.3918/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 71.3059), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

4315 MACCORKLE AVE SE
CHARLESTON, WV 25304

Provider Details

NPI 1508978875
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

21.3918
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
71.3059
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD STANTON, 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.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CORPORATION
MORGANTOWN, WV

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

Total received

$300

Largest payer

ABIOMED

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

9,961
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
1,675
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26,636
Total Day Supply
794,526
Generic Drug Cost
$169K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 145, 65-74: 758, 75-84: 575, 85+: 197

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
1,207
Rosuvastatin Calcium
665
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
649
Eliquis
Apixaban
603
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
588
Atorvastatin Calcium
576
Amlodipine Besylate
459
Potassium Chloride
444
Atenolol
413
Furosemide
344

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How HOWARD STANTON, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD STANTON, M.D.'s 9,961 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as STANTON.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD STANTON, M.D.'s specialty?
HOWARD STANTON, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, West Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HOWARD STANTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD STANTON, M.D. wrote 9,961 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 1,675 beneficiaries.
What is HOWARD STANTON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
HOWARD STANTON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 21.3918/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 71.3059). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HOWARD STANTON, M.D. located?
HOWARD STANTON, M.D. is located at 4315 MACCORKLE AVE SE, CHARLESTON, WV, 25304. Phone: (304) 926-8080.
What is HOWARD STANTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
HOWARD STANTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508978875, issued on 08/31/2006.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD STANTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD STANTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Isosorbide Mononitrate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD STANTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
HOWARD STANTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,961 Part D claims and 1,675 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD STANTON, M.D.'s credentials?
HOWARD STANTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1508978875 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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