Amanda Leigh Howard, MD
Amanda Leigh Howard is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Foster City, CA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Amanda Leigh Howard, MD runs an independent internist practice in Foster City, CA. She has been in practice for 16+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4251dNPPES updated 2014-10-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1241 E Hillsdale Blvd Ste 270, Foster City, CA 94404-1241
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.45%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
110
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
173
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,449
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $107k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$278 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Amanda Leigh Howard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
16 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Amanda Leigh Howard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Amanda Leigh Howard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Foster City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Amanda Leigh Howard
NPI records show Dr. Howard as active with telehealth listed in Foster City, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 918-5080.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Amanda Leigh Howard
Practice Location
1241 E Hillsdale Blvd Ste 270, Foster City, CA 94404-1241
Mailing Address
1241 E Hillsdale Blvd Ste 270, Foster City, CA 94404-1241
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