Quick answers
- Does Charito V. Quintero Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charito V. Quintero Howard 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 Charito V. Quintero Howard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 63 Original Medicare patients and 1,601 services for Charito V. Quintero Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charito V. Quintero Howard's NPI number?
- 1265493860. 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 Charito V. Quintero Howard, 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 | 63 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,601 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 56 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)450 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)268 services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)224 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)143 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes (90836)88 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).
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure60%
- High cholesterol59%
- Depression51%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charito V. Quintero Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 205 E Joppa Rd, Suite 106Towson, MD 21286
- 630 Towne Ctr DrJoppa, MD 21085
- The Ridgely Condominiums 205 E Joppa, Suite 106Towson, MD 21286 (410) 337‑0007
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charito V. Quintero Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Charito Quintero-Howard Child and Adult Psychiatry3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Towson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Towson, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Charito Quintero-Howard Child and Adult Psychiatry
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265493860 |
| 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
- 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