Chris L. Howard, D.O.
NPI 1467469775ActiveIndividual· Family Medicine· Christiansburg, VA
Family Medicine (D.O.) in Christiansburg, Virginia, trained at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (class of 2003). 362 Medicare patients in 2024, $28,935 paid; nearly all of their 667 Part D prescriptions were generic (92%). Medtronic, Inc. reported $19.51 in payments in 2025, mostly food and beverage.
Overview
| NPI | 1467469775 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | D.O. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Certified by provider | Jul 21, 2023 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Primary | 207Q00000X | 0102202124 | VA |
| Family Medicine | 207Q00000X | 2070 | WV |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Family Practice (VA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 362 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 777 across 48 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $28,935 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 667 · 668 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 460 |
| Total drug cost | $8,531 |
| Generic share | 92% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Medicare specialty | Family Practice |
Medical groups
- Carilion Healthcare CorporationPearisburg, VA · 536 clinicians
- Carilion Emergency Services IncChristiansburg, VA · 67 clinicians
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$19.51 · 1 payment from 1 company
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | $19.51 | 1 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Food and Beverage$19.51 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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