Dr. Donald Howard, M.D.
Sleep Medicine
20+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Dr. Donald Howard
Donald Howard, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Spokane, WA.
Specialty Definition
An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
36
Years Experience
2
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Sleep MedicineCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical College Of Wisconsin
Class of 1990
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | MD00037135 | Specialist | — |
| Washington | MD0037135 | Internal Medicine | — |
| Washington | MD00037135 | Internal Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Donald Howard
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Donald Howard is an established sleep medicine provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1990. Dr. currently practices across 2 facilities, including Shriners Hospital For Children in Spokane, Washington. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376590778, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Donald Howard as a lower-volume sleep medicine provider, treating approximately 451 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 617 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Donald Howard received $21 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$21
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Sleep Medicine Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 99204
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Donald Howard
What does Dr. Donald Howard specialize in?
Dr. Donald Howard specializes in Sleep Medicine. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Specialist and Internal Medicine.
Where does Dr. Donald Howard practice?
Dr. Donald Howard practices at Shriners Hospital For Children in Spokane, Washington. Dr. is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dr. Donald Howard accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Donald Howard accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 451 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Donald Howard's NPI number?
Dr. Donald Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376590778. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Donald Howard been practicing?
Dr. Donald Howard has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1990.