2026 NPPES data Reproductive Endocrinology Physician NPI 1689651614 MD
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ROBERT HOWE, MD

Reproductive Endocrinology Physician in E LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts. 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
477
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Reproductive Endocrinology Physician avg: 104
Industry payments
$189.14
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT HOWE, MD is a Reproductive Endocrinology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in E LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 477 claims across 126 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $189.14 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT HOWE, MD filed 477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across E LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT HOWE, 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).

ROBERT HOWE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/30/2005

NPI 1689651614

Primary specialty

Reproductive Endocrinology Physician

Niche

1,413 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

477 359% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 104

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Reproductive Endocrinology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Reproductive Endocrinology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Reproductive Endocrinology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Reproductive Endocrinology Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ROBERT HOWE, MD is a Reproductive Endocrinology Physician provider practicing in E LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1689651614. 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.

ROBERT HOWE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Reproductive Endocrinology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 281 MAPLE STREET, E LONGMEADOW, MA, 01028, with a listed phone of (413) 525-5160. NPI 1689651614 was issued on 12/30/2005. 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 477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $284K 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.

Reproductive Endocrinology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,413 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 104 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

281 MAPLE STREET
E LONGMEADOW, MA 01028

Provider Details

NPI 1689651614
Specialty Reproductive Endocrinology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/30/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT HOWE, 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.

CARING HEALTH CENTER, INC
SPRINGFIELD, 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).

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 ROBERT HOWE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$189

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ROBERT HOWE, MD. To verify ROBERT HOWE, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

477
Total Claims
$284K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,241
Total Day Supply
36,907
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
88% female / 12% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 38, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alendronate Sodium
115
Prolia
Denosumab
41
Levothyroxine Sodium
32
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
27
Estradiol
26
Estradiol (Once Weekly)
Estradiol
25
Forteo
Teriparatide
23
Norethindrone
20
Testosterone Cypionate
18
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
13

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

Reproductive Endocrinology Physician Overview

How ROBERT HOWE, MD fits within the Reproductive Endocrinology Physician landscape nationally.

1,413
Reproductive Endocrinology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Reproductive Endocrinology Physician
104
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT HOWE, MD's 477 claims are above the specialty average of 104.

Nearby Reproductive Endocrinology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Reproductive Endocrinology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT HOWE, MD's specialty?
ROBERT HOWE, MD specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology Physician and practices in E LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT HOWE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT HOWE, MD wrote 477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $284K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT HOWE, MD located?
ROBERT HOWE, MD is located at 281 MAPLE STREET, E LONGMEADOW, MA, 01028. Phone: (413) 525-5160.
What is ROBERT HOWE, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT HOWE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689651614, issued on 12/30/2005.
How many Reproductive Endocrinology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,413 Reproductive Endocrinology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Reproductive Endocrinology Physician provider writes 104 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT HOWE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT HOWE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alendronate Sodium, Prolia, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT HOWE, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT HOWE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 477 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT HOWE, MD's credentials?
ROBERT HOWE, MD's NPI is 1689651614 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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