Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James P. Howard work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James P. Howard at 2 hospitals: Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James P. Howard see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including West Covina, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Encinitas, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James P. Howard's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Practice as the primary specialty, and also Emergency Medicine.
- Does James P. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James P. Howard accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does James P. Howard offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says James P. Howard offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for James P. Howard?
- (626) 377-7608, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James P. Howard's NPI number?
- 1396940854. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James P. Howard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James P. Howard at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050503
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050324
Practice locations
Addresses where James P. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 N Barranca StWest Covina, CA 91791 (626) 377‑7608
- 10570 Foothill Blvd, Suite 210Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 991‑7577
- 142 Encinitas BlvdEncinitas, CA 92024 (760) 230‑1888
- 5555 Grossmont Ctr DrLa Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 465‑0711
- 6037 La Granada, Suite CRancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 771‑1349
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James P. Howard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Team Physicians of Northern California Medical Group Inc85 clinicians in the group
- Home Care MD Medical Group13 clinicians in the group
- Hardison Medical Corporation12 clinicians in the group
- Advanced Practitioner Medical Group - A Professional Nursing Corp10 clinicians in the group
- Healthtopia PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other general practitioners in West Covina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Covina, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396940854 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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