Quick answers
- Does Howard D. Harper accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard D. Harper 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 Howard D. Harper see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,082 Original Medicare patients and 5,647 services for Howard D. Harper. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard D. Harper's NPI number?
- 1588664288. 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 Howard D. Harper, 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 | 2,082 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,647 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,624 services
- Screening mammography (77067)1,623 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)632 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot (77081)628 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)435 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Osteoporosis32%
- Diabetes25%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard D. Harper is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4413 US Hwy 331 SDefuniak Springs, FL 32435 (850) 920‑2065
- 5604 SW Lee Blvd, Suite 150Lawton, OK 73505 (580) 536‑9729
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard D. Harper as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Walton Rural Hospital LLC32 clinicians in the group
- The Breast Center12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Defuniak Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Defuniak Springs, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Walton Rural Hospital LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588664288 |
| 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