2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1700270758 M.D., PH.D.
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JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.

Urology Physician in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine. 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
330
Medicare Part D claims · 138 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.0699/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 330 claims across 138 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0699 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 330 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)

JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.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).

JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/26/2015

NPI 1700270758

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

330 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

MIPS final score

98.0699/100 14.96990000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Urology Physician share within Maine

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Maine

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0699/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 98.0699/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.1%
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 98.0699/100 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).

JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. is a Urology Physician provider practicing in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PH.D.. NPI: 1700270758. 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.

JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D., PH.D. credentials at 100 BRICKHILL AVE, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, 04106, with a listed phone of (207) 773-1728. NPI 1700270758 was issued on 03/26/2015. 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 330 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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 98.0699/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

100 BRICKHILL AVE
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106

Provider Details

NPI 1700270758
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D., PH.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/26/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.0699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.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.

MAINEHEALTH
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME

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 · Generic-heavy

JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 330 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.

330
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
138
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
645
Total Day Supply
16,308
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
20% female / 80% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 48, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
80
Finasteride
52
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
36
Trospium Chloride
33
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
23
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
17
Alprazolam
13

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

Urology Physician Overview

How JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s 330 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Maine

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s specialty?
JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine. Credentials: M.D., PH.D..
How much does JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. wrote 330 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 138 beneficiaries.
What is JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (Quality: 86.1398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. located?
JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. is located at 100 BRICKHILL AVE, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, 04106. Phone: (207) 773-1728.
What is JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI number?
JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700270758, issued on 03/26/2015.
Does JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. accept Medicare?
JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 330 Part D claims and 138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s credentials?
JEFFREY HOWARD, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI is 1700270758 with credentials M.D., PH.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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