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Active NPI 1558483552 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Galen Evan Howard , MD

Urology • Denton, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

3537 S Interstate 35 E Ste 315

Denton, TX 762106870

Telephone 9403650706
Fax 9405360710

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Denton, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +7.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.5 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Denton, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howard (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Denton Specialty Average (16.5 Years) 16.5 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
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: 2021-09-16
Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX M5764

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Md License
M5764 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dps
G0150984 (TX)

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1063944536

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 16, 2021

Registered at 3537 S INTERSTATE 35 E STE 315, DENTON, TX 762106870 (Tel: 9403650706)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 16, 2021

Registered at 3537 S INTERSTATE 35 E STE 315, DENTON, TX 762106870 (Tel: 9403650706)

NPI Profile Active June 16, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 16, 2010

Registered at 3204 COLORADO BLVD, DENTON, TX 762106862 (Tel: 9405660746)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 16, 2010

Registered at 3204 COLORADO BLVD, DENTON, TX 762106862 (Tel: 9405660746)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 16, 2010

Recorded as GALEN HOWARD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 16, 2010

Urology (License #M5764 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558483552
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 03, 2007
Last Update: September 16, 2021
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

3537 S Interstate 35 E Ste 315

Denton, TX 762106870

Phone: 9403650706

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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