2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1326037367 MD
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JAY HOWINGTON, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in SAVANNAH, Georgia. 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
274
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Industry payments
$46.4K
70 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAY HOWINGTON, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAVANNAH, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 274 claims across 103 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $46.4K across 70 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAY HOWINGTON, MD filed 274 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAVANNAH, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAY HOWINGTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAY HOWINGTON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2005

NPI 1326037367

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

274 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Georgia

1. Neurological Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurological Surgery Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurological Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Neurological Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurological Surgery 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).

JAY HOWINGTON, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider practicing in SAVANNAH, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1326037367. 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.

JAY HOWINGTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4 E JACKSON BLVD, SAVANNAH, GA, 31405, with a listed phone of (912) 355-1010. NPI 1326037367 was issued on 10/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWINGTON 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 274 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.3%. 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.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

4 E JACKSON BLVD
SAVANNAH, GA 31405

Provider Details

NPI 1326037367
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/20/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAY HOWINGTON, 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.

THE NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF SAVANNAH AND CENTER FOR SPINE P C
SAVANNAH, GA

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 JAY HOWINGTON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$46.4K

Largest payer

Medical Device Business Services, Inc.

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.

274
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
327
Total Day Supply
6,118
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
53 (19.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
89
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
30
Ibuprofen
22
Tramadol Hcl
20
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
17
Levetiracetam
12
Cephalexin
11
Ondansetron Hcl
11

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

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How JAY HOWINGTON, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

JAY HOWINGTON, MD's 274 claims are above the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAY HOWINGTON, MD's specialty?
JAY HOWINGTON, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in SAVANNAH, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAY HOWINGTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAY HOWINGTON, MD wrote 274 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is JAY HOWINGTON, MD located?
JAY HOWINGTON, MD is located at 4 E JACKSON BLVD, SAVANNAH, GA, 31405. Phone: (912) 355-1010.
What is JAY HOWINGTON, MD's NPI number?
JAY HOWINGTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326037367, issued on 10/20/2005.
Does JAY HOWINGTON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAY HOWINGTON, MD had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.3%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAY HOWINGTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAY HOWINGTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAY HOWINGTON, MD accept Medicare?
JAY HOWINGTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 274 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAY HOWINGTON, MD's credentials?
JAY HOWINGTON, MD's NPI is 1326037367 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.

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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