Active NPI 1992065312 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter James Howard , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Palm Harbor, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Howard, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Palm Harbor, FL. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Howard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3890 TAMPA RD STE 202.

Dr. Howard maintains professional affiliations with Sports And Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services Inc, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Iii Pl and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3890 Tampa Rd Ste 202

Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Telephone 7277875577

Fax 7277817757

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Iii Pl Facility NPI 1871348698

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Palm Harbor, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -17.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.2 Yrs

State Avg: 27.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Palm Harbor, FL (1597 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.2% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howard (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Palm Harbor Specialty Average (31.2 Years) 31.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	15,270	121	$1.00	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	315	178	$640.00	$123.91
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	270	136	$413.11	$71.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	127	$460.00	$87.75
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	165	60	$33.00	$6.25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	107	88	$195.14	$35.43
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	74	60	$186.08	$35.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	62	50	$240.00	$43.99
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	58	52	$200.00	$37.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	58	50	$290.00	$54.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$850.00	$163.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$570.00	$108.72
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	36	28	$538.33	$99.20
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	26	17	$334.62	$51.32
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	24	21	$237.50	$43.79
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	18	17	$150.00	$26.14
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	17	$200.00	$37.69
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$200.00	$37.39
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	13	13	$247.69	$47.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	6,720	11	$5.00	$0.62
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	491	137	$40.25	$7.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	297	176	$640.00	$124.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	240	114	$425.46	$71.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	195	135	$460.00	$86.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	121	95	$193.39	$34.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	83	76	$290.00	$54.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$850.00	$164.36
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	54	52	$319.44	$62.12
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	45	38	$621.33	$109.95
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	40	37	$240.00	$45.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$570.00	$110.80
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	28	13	$62.00	$11.69
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	19	14	$157.89	$28.87
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$710.00	$129.62
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	17	16	$200.00	$38.08
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$530.00	$83.43
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$5680.00	$1037.76
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	16	15	$318.75	$59.34
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$238.00	$44.46
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$1400.00	$167.51
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$200.00	$38.45
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$221.67	$41.53
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	11	11	$4860.00	$456.06
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	11	11	$270.00	$50.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	7,392	13	$11.05	$1.39
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,008	148	$6.13	$1.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	382	229	$638.80	$125.83
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	379	180	$390.08	$71.73
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	343	122	$32.00	$6.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	325	222	$458.98	$88.99
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	180	148	$197.72	$37.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	116	116	$849.83	$167.02
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	81	21	$739.00	$144.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	78	74	$289.49	$55.56
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	66	66	$289.24	$56.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$569.38	$109.88
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	63	42	$563.81	$101.48
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	58	53	$239.48	$45.87
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	47	43	$191.70	$36.79
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	43	43	$200.00	$38.28
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	31	31	$200.00	$37.47
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	27	20	$300.74	$49.33
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	25	20	$204.80	$38.62
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$200.00	$39.04
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	17	15	$167.65	$32.13
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$1400.00	$180.90
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$178.67	$33.93
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	15	$5680.00	$1107.53
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	15	11	$238.00	$42.69
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$189.29	$36.17
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	12	12	$4860.00	$466.72
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$210.00	$36.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	497	146	$32.13	$5.66
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	353	66	$10.00	$1.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	321	191	$600.00	$129.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	313	163	$379.30	$70.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	199	144	$430.00	$90.43
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	181	150	$187.85	$37.01
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	111	15	$160.00	$25.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	109	109	$840.00	$169.08
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	74	65	$199.86	$38.87
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	69	65	$197.68	$38.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$550.00	$111.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	64	59	$270.00	$55.51
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	59	14	$150.00	$21.74
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	28	$230.00	$45.37
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	28	24	$290.00	$48.76
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	26	25	$197.31	$38.49
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	13	$197.60	$39.37
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	24	19	$480.00	$99.95
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	21	12	$282.86	$46.30
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	21	18	$205.71	$39.31
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	17	17	$270.59	$52.61
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	17	17	$205.88	$40.13
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	16	$330.00	$57.66
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	16	14	$147.50	$28.54
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$1400.00	$184.02
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$488.46	$99.82
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	13	13	$180.00	$24.89
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$5680.00	$1118.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	404	130	$29.31	$5.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	203	104	$426.25	$70.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	173	113	$617.95	$106.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	111	$419.47	$74.86
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	123	101	$201.06	$35.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	84	$629.74	$108.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$940.19	$163.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	47	$255.30	$45.47
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	41	38	$189.78	$34.22
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	39	37	$198.67	$36.68
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	31	30	$212.58	$43.06
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	16	16	$269.06	$45.35
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	16	14	$480.00	$92.28
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$1425.24	$189.01
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	15	15	$4072.54	$218.03
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$192.29	$34.40
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	14	11	$303.50	$50.58
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$6450.18	$1143.17
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	11	11	$167.72	$28.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	228	80	$15.00	$5.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	152	107	$577.36	$72.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	88	$859.36	$104.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	106	78	$554.45	$62.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	96	$868.96	$106.31
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	93	80	$239.75	$29.44
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	44	42	$364.14	$44.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$1324.24	$164.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	29	$1113.84	$137.86
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	19	17	$266.50	$36.22
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	19	15	$237.36	$30.85
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	16	$140.00	$41.51
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	16	11	$230.08	$30.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$347.28	$44.37
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	12	12	$257.60	$36.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	77	23	$15.00	$6.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	26	$577.36	$70.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	26	24	$508.60	$60.81
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	22	22	$227.52	$27.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$868.96	$101.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$1324.24	$164.12
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	13	12	$386.66	$47.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-01-31

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License FL ME133730

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Fl

NQ385 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sports And Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services Inc

5347 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 346522520

Phone: 7278410515

Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Iii Pl

3890 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 346843677

Phone: 8139789700

Secondary Practice Locations

5243 Hanff Ln

New Port Richey, FL 346524226

Phone: 7277875577

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

22 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Mark Torke , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1033102223

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Alysha Monduori , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1043272461

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Erin Garnett , PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1053239707

Physical Therapist Assistant

Zachary Saunders , MSOT, OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1073027801

MSOT, Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Bradley Cohen , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1073592994

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Steven Arnold , MD

Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

NPI 1144741851

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #ME133730 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location July 30, 2018

Registered at 3890 TAMPA RD STE 202, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684 (Tel: 7277875577)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 30, 2018

Registered at 3890 TAMPA RD STE 202, PALM HARBOR, FL 346843677 (Tel: 7277875577)

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NPI Profile Active May 18, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 18, 2012

Registered at 1000 OAKLAND DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 490081282 (Tel: 2693374400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 18, 2012

Registered at 1000 OAKLAND DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 490081282 (Tel: 2693374400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 18, 2012

Recorded as PETER HOWARD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 18, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #4301100675 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 18, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992065312

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 18, 2012

Last Update: January 31, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3890 Tampa Rd Ste 202

Palm Harbor, FL 346843677

Phone: 7277875577

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