2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1114996568
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JOSEPH HOWE

Dermatology Physician in THOMASVILLE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 588 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$493.71
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH HOWE filed 1,723 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in THOMASVILLE, Georgia, prescribing 94% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JOSEPH HOWE's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,723 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH HOWE 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).

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH HOWE?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2006

NPI 1114996568

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,723 136% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Dermatology Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOSEPH HOWE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider at 119 W HILL ST, THOMASVILLE, GA, 31792, with a listed phone of (229) 225-1900. NPI 1114996568 was issued on 03/17/2006. 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 1,723 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 588 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $584K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

119 W HILL ST
THOMASVILLE, GA 31792

Provider Details

NPI 1114996568
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH HOWE 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.

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP OF GEORGIA LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, 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 JOSEPH HOWE. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$494

Largest payer

LEO Pharma 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSEPH HOWE — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,723 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.

1,723
Total Claims
$584K
Total Drug Cost
588
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,883
Total Day Supply
47,653
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$532K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Antibiotic Claims
184

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 245, 75-84: 215, 85+: 71

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH HOWE prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
314
Ketoconazole
203
Hydrocortisone
198
Hydroxyzine Hcl
127
Doxycycline Hyclate
101
Mupirocin
74
Clobetasol Propionate
70
Metronidazole
64
Mometasone Furoate
58
Fluocinonide
56

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH HOWE fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH HOWE's 1,723 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH HOWE's specialty?
JOSEPH HOWE specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in THOMASVILLE, Georgia.
How much does JOSEPH HOWE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH HOWE wrote 1,723 Medicare Part D claims totaling $584K in drug costs for 588 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH HOWE located?
JOSEPH HOWE is located at 119 W HILL ST, THOMASVILLE, GA, 31792. Phone: (229) 225-1900.
What is JOSEPH HOWE's NPI number?
JOSEPH HOWE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114996568, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does JOSEPH HOWE prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH HOWE's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $532K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH HOWE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH HOWE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Hydrocortisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH HOWE accept Medicare?
JOSEPH HOWE appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,723 Part D claims and 588 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH HOWE's credentials?
JOSEPH HOWE's NPI is 1114996568. 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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