Active NPI 1831114206 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. A Wayne Howard , DO

Internal Medicine • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. A Howard, DO is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000, Dr. Howard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD.

Dr. Howard is affiliated with St Lukes Physician Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2545 Schoenersville Rd

Bethlehem, PA 180177300

Telephone 4848849677

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Facility NPI 1598743585

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +7.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.9 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

161 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

46.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howard (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Bethlehem Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	67	43	$144.69	$78.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	77	45	$139.40	$77.35
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	14	13	$206.57	$111.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	197	111	$135.58	$70.33
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	32	32	$200.63	$103.59
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	18	$381.06	$196.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	273	145	$132.41	$71.15
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	63	63	$195.90	$105.03
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	49	48	$374.43	$197.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	292	132	$128.99	$72.63
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	71	71	$191.30	$107.47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	23	$365.74	$204.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	362	178	$125.22	$72.61
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	94	92	$185.51	$105.87
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	55	54	$353.67	$201.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	479	209	$119.03	$71.42
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	92	88	$176.91	$104.98
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	57	57	$338.32	$196.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$244.33	$134.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	853	342	$115.00	$70.72
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	191	182	$170.00	$104.52
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	100	99	$325.00	$198.11
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	18	16	$165.00	$102.46
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	15	15	$125.00	$71.17
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$235.00	$134.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA OS011843

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

1736 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 181045656

Phone: 6109543571

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

1736 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 181045656

Phone: 4845268142

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

801 Ostrm St, Bethlehem, PA 180151000

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

360 W Riddle St, Coaldale, PA 182181027

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Hospitalist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kathryn Pisarcik

Hospitalist

NPI 1003236290

Christine Gabrielle , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003603150

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Gonzalo Pimentel , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1013940592

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jeffrey Faidley , MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1023033404

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Mihaela Rosca , MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1043404155

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 180177300 (Tel: 4848849677)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 1754, ALLENTOWN, PA 181051754

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as A HOWARD, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #OS011843 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831114206

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 13, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1754

Allentown, PA 181051754

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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