Dr. Galen Evan Howard , MD
Urology • Denton, TX
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Galen Howard, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Denton, TX. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Howard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3537 S INTERSTATE 35 E STE 315.
Dr. Howard is affiliated with Urology Clinics Of North Texas, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include automated urinalysis test, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
3537 S Interstate 35 E Ste 315
Denton, TX 762106870
Medicare Profile & Education
Baylor College Of Medicine
2002
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Urology in Denton, TX
Practicing in Denton, TX (1027 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
81003
Automated urinalysis test
|
886 | 546 | $5.00 | $2.18 |
|
G2211
Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
|
676 | 475 | $32.00 | $16.71 |
|
J1952
Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg
|
673 | 11 | $120.00 | $56.94 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
614 | 489 | $178.00 | $91.27 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
610 | 412 | $252.00 | $128.63 |
|
36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
|
311 | 235 | $17.00 | $8.62 |
|
84153
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total
|
279 | 204 | $37.00 | $18.02 |
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
210 | 210 | $328.00 | $169.27 |
|
99490
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
|
191 | 49 | $123.00 | $63.85 |
|
52000
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
|
171 | 145 | $470.00 | $234.64 |
|
51798
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
|
136 | 110 | $22.00 | $11.16 |
|
87088
Bacterial urine culture
|
113 | 54 | $16.00 | $7.93 |
|
87086
Bacterial colony count, urine
|
91 | 68 | $16.00 | $7.91 |
|
87077
Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates
|
61 | 36 | $16.00 | $7.92 |
|
76872
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
|
60 | 59 | $395.00 | $137.73 |
|
87186
Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution
|
57 | 36 | $17.00 | $8.48 |
|
55700
Biopsy of prostate gland
|
55 | 54 | $473.00 | $242.09 |
|
99439
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
|
51 | 34 | $94.00 | $48.69 |
|
51741
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
|
48 | 45 | $28.00 | $14.46 |
|
84403
Testosterone (hormone) level, total
|
45 | 36 | $52.00 | $25.29 |
|
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
|
39 | 37 | $254.00 | $132.35 |
|
84154
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free
|
33 | 33 | $37.00 | $18.02 |
|
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
29 | 23 | $153.00 | $79.80 |
|
50590
Shock wave crushing of kidney stones
|
28 | 25 | $1169.86 | $563.42 |
|
51700
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation
|
25 | 24 | $150.00 | $76.75 |
|
J1580
Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg
|
22 | 22 | $5.00 | $2.42 |
|
52332
Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope
|
18 | 15 | $381.67 | $119.68 |
|
96372
Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
|
18 | 11 | $28.00 | $14.39 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
16 | 16 | $219.00 | $107.97 |
|
52601
Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope
|
13 | 13 | $1422.00 | $738.45 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2021-09-16NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Urology Clinics Of North Texas, Pllc
1631 Lancaster Dr, Grapevine, TX 760513599
Phone: 2149158502
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Urology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 3537 S INTERSTATE 35 E STE 315, DENTON, TX 762106870 (Tel: 9403650706)
Registered at 3537 S INTERSTATE 35 E STE 315, DENTON, TX 762106870 (Tel: 9403650706)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3204 COLORADO BLVD, DENTON, TX 762106862 (Tel: 9405660746)
Registered at 3204 COLORADO BLVD, DENTON, TX 762106862 (Tel: 9405660746)
Recorded as GALEN HOWARD, M.D.
Urology (License #M5764 in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
3537 S Interstate 35 E Ste 315
Denton, TX 762106870
Phone: 9403650706
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