Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ronald Howard, MD
Neurology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Howard
Dr. Ronald Howard is a neurology specialist in Naples, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Howard performed 13,804 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Howard received a total of $14,890 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 712 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Howard is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in FL
$14,890 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 78309 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗13,804
Medicare services
Top 8% in FL for neurology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
10,900 | $5 | $13 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
940 | $66 | $187 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
932 | $94 | $264 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
220 | $77 | $199 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
206 | $136 | $371 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 194 | $165 | $458 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
176 | $124 | $347 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
109 | $169 | $433 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
55 | $131 | $350 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
29 | $71 | $234 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
22 | $8 | $17 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
21 | $299 | $779 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,890
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,127/year across 7 years
Top 21% in FL for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
712
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,263
2023
$1,706
2022
$1,696
2021
$3,407
2020
$1,932
2019
$1,051
2018
$1,835
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$724
Eisai Inc.
$578
Novus Surgical Consultants
$316
UCB, Inc.
$298
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$193
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$185
Lundbeck LLC
$180
Lilly USA, LLC
$176
Abbott Laboratories
$128
GE HEALTHCARE
$109
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$90
PFIZER INC.
$78
ARGENX US, INC.
$51
Neurelis, Inc.
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$38
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$30
SK Life Science, Inc.
$20
Tris Pharma Inc
$16
Corium, LLC
$6
Top 3 companies account for 49.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$1,588
ABBVIE INC.
$1,147
UCB, Inc.
$897
AbbVie Inc.
$883
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$878
GE HEALTHCARE
$820
Amgen Inc.
$815
Eisai Inc.
$654
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$530
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$497
GE HealthCare
$468
Lilly USA, LLC
$412
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$395
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$393
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$364
GE Healthcare
$326
Novus Surgical Consultants
$316
Biogen, Inc.
$288
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$264
Lundbeck LLC
$225
SK Life Science, Inc.
$211
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$207
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$200
PFIZER INC.
$153
Abbott Laboratories
$152
Neurelis, Inc.
$147
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$143
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$139
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$134
Corium, LLC
$114
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$111
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$106
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$104
ARGENX US, INC.
$93
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$75
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$74
EMD Serono, Inc.
$72
EISAI INC.
$42
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$31
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$29
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$29
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$29
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$27
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$24
Shire North American Group Inc
$24
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$19
Tris Pharma Inc
$16
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Piramal Imaging Limited
$15
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$14
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Kaleo, Inc.
$11
Life Molecular Imaging Ltd
$10
Top 3 companies account for 24.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Neurologists in nearby ZIP areas
190
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
3.3 mi
3.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Howard is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in FL), with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Howard experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Howard performed 10,900 botox injection, per unit services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Howard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Howard received a total of $14,890 from 58 companies across 712 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Howard's costs compare to other neurologists in Naples?
Dr. Howard's average Medicare payment per service is $24. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Howard) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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