2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1487776639 M.D.
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JEAN HOWE, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in SHIPROCK, New Mexico. 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
12
Medicare Part D claims · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
MIPS score
55.6538/100
▼ 27 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JEAN HOWE, M.D. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SHIPROCK, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 55.6538/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JEAN HOWE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 55.6538 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 12 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)

JEAN HOWE, 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).

JEAN HOWE, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2007

NPI 1487776639

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

MIPS final score

55.6538/100 27.446199999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within New Mexico

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JEAN HOWE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
55.6538/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 55.6538/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%55.7%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 55.6538/100 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.

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JEAN HOWE, M.D. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider practicing in SHIPROCK, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487776639. 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.

JEAN HOWE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at HIGHWAY 491N, SHIPROCK, NM, 87420, with a listed phone of (505) 368-6001. NPI 1487776639 was issued on 04/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWE 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 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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 55.6538/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.5171, Cost 51.3288), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

HIGHWAY 491N
SHIPROCK, NM 87420

Provider Details

NPI 1487776639
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/06/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

55.6538
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.5171
Quality
51.3288
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEAN HOWE, 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.

DHHS PHS NAIHS SHIPROCK HOSPITAL
SHIPROCK, NM

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

12
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24
Total Day Supply
697

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How JEAN HOWE, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

JEAN HOWE, M.D.'s 12 claims are below the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOWE.

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEAN HOWE, M.D.'s specialty?
JEAN HOWE, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in SHIPROCK, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JEAN HOWE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEAN HOWE, M.D. wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is JEAN HOWE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JEAN HOWE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 55.6538/100 (Quality: 67.5171, Cost: 51.3288). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JEAN HOWE, M.D. located?
JEAN HOWE, M.D. is located at HIGHWAY 491N, SHIPROCK, NM, 87420. Phone: (505) 368-6001.
What is JEAN HOWE, M.D.'s NPI number?
JEAN HOWE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487776639, issued on 04/06/2007.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JEAN HOWE, M.D. accept Medicare?
JEAN HOWE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEAN HOWE, M.D.'s credentials?
JEAN HOWE, M.D.'s NPI is 1487776639 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.

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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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