Quick answers
- Does Angus C. Howard Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Angus C. Howard Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Angus C. Howard Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 182 Original Medicare patients and 790 services for Angus C. Howard Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Angus C. Howard Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1003858051. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Angus C. Howard Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 182 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 790 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)134 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)125 services
- 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 (G2211)110 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)75 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)60 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes66%
- Heart failure58%
- Arthritis45%
Hospitals where Angus C. Howard Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Angus C. Howard Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Emory Decatur HospitalDecatur, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110076
- Emory Hillandale HospitalLithonia, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110226
- Piedmont Newton HospitalCovington, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110018
- Piedmont Rockdale HospitalConyers, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110091
Practice locations
Addresses where Angus C. Howard Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 497 Winn Way, Suite A210Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 294‑7033
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Angus C. Howard Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Georgia Nephrology, LLC28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Nephrologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Decatur
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Decatur, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Georgia Nephrology, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003858051 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians