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2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1649205436 M.D.
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Medical Oncology Physician in Bennington, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,815 in Medical Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
655
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Orion Howard, M.D. filed 655 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in Bennington, Vermont, prescribing 56% generic.
- 655
- Part D claims, 2023
- 56%
- 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.
Orion Howard, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
655 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Orion Howard, M.D. 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 Orion Howard, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
655 5% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Orion Howard, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 140 HOSPITAL DR, Bennington, VT, 05201, with a listed phone of (802) 447-1836. NPI 1649205436 was issued on 07/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 655 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.0 million in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,815 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1649205436 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/11/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Orion Howard, 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.
Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts Inc
Northampton, MA
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 · Above average
Orion Howard, M.D. - brand share 44.0%
Medical Oncology Physician average
44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 655 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.
655
Total Claims
$4.0M
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 841
- Total Day Supply
- 23,759
- Brand vs Generic
- 44% brand / 56% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3.8M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $246K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (2.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.81
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Orion Howard, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
90 claims
- Xtandi
Xtandi
69 claims
- Calquence
Calquence
43 claims
- Brukinsa
Brukinsa
42 claims
- Imatinib Mesylate
Imatinib Mesylate
39 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 28
Levothyroxine Sodium
28 claims
- Gabapentin 24
Gabapentin
24 claims
- Imbruvica 24
Imbruvica
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 90 |
| Xtandi Enzalutamide | 69 |
| Calquence Acalabrutinib Maleate | 43 |
| Brukinsa Zanubrutinib | 42 |
| Imatinib Mesylate | 39 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 24 |
| Imbruvica Ibrutinib | 24 |
| Prednisone | 22 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Oncology Physician Overview
How Orion Howard, M.D. fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,815
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
Orion Howard, M.D.'s 655 claims are below the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Howard.
Dr. Alexander Fuld
MD
White River Junction, VT
Dr. Michael Grace
M.D.
Waterford, VT
Dr. Marc Greenblatt
MD
Burlington, VT
Dr. Randall Holcombe
MD
Burlington, VT
Dr. Johannes Nunnink
M.D.
Burlington, VT
Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion Howard, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Orion Howard, M.D. specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Bennington, Vermont. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Orion Howard, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Orion Howard, M.D. wrote 655 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.0M in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is Orion Howard, M.D. located? ▼
Orion Howard, M.D. is located at 140 HOSPITAL DR, Bennington, VT, 05201. Phone: (802) 447-1836.
What is Orion Howard, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Orion Howard, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649205436, issued on 07/11/2006.
Does Orion Howard, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Orion Howard, M.D.'s prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.8M in brand drug costs.
Does Orion Howard, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Orion Howard, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,815 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Orion Howard, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Orion Howard, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Xtandi, Calquence. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Orion Howard, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Orion Howard, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 655 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Orion Howard, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Orion Howard, M.D.'s NPI is 1649205436 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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