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- 400 Ashville Ave, Suite 330, Cary, NC 27518
About Dr. Howard
Thomas M. Howard, MD practices family medicine in Cary, NC. Thomas is a 1984 graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med. Thomas is also listed as specializing in family medicine — sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 134 Medicare patients across 6,518 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437144714.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (919) 371-2371
- Email not available
Practice Locations
400 ASHVILLE AVE SUITE 330
Cary, NC 27518
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,518 services · 134 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
84 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
83 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7320 |
2,100 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | Billing code | Q9965 |
4,100 | Too few peers to compare |
| Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99426 |
151 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Cary 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Howard's specialty?
Dr. Howard is a family doctor in Cary, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Howard?
Dr. Howard is listed at 400 Ashville Ave Suite 330, Cary, NC 27518. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Howard?
The number on file is (919) 371-2371. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howard's NPI number?
Dr. Howard's National Provider Identifier is 1437144714. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howard's medical education?
Dr. Howard attended Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Howard been practicing?
Dr. Howard has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Howard known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Howard performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Howard confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Howard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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