Howard C. Yang, M.D.

Family Medicine

Howard C. Yang is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lutherville, MD with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(410) 847-3535Lutherville, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Howard C. Yang, M.D. has been part of the Lutherville medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Washington University School of Medicine (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 519 Family Medicine providers in MDSee all Family Medicine in Lutherville29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1327dNPPES updated 2022-10-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10751 Falls Rd Ste 304, Lutherville, MD 21093-4551

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.03%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)

2.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

358

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

483

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,851

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $423k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Cancer
21%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
20%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.45 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  2. Board certified · Oct 4, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6201 Greenleigh Ave, Middle River, MD 21220-2004

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Howard C. Yang

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Howard C. Yang for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lutherville 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 Howard C. Yang

Dr. Yang is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lutherville, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 847-3535.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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