Pamela J Howard, MD
Sleep Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Pamela J Howard is a Sleep Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Rockville, MD with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Pamela J Howard, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 34+ years, working in independent practice. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 54dNPPES updated 2026-03-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 101, Rockville, MD 20854-2957
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.42%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
1.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.3%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
147
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
203
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,197
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $585k
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.4k received from industry
124 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Pamela J Howard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Mcgovern Medical School at Uthealth Houston
Board certified · Mar 29, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A Psychiatrist or Neurologist 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.
Taxonomy: 2084S0012X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
8555 16th St Ste 310, Silver Spring, MD 20910-2802
Differs from practice location
Virtual Sleep Medicine Care With Pamela J Howard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Pamela J Howard for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rockville 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 Pamela J Howard
Dr. Howard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rockville, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 562-7200.
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 Pamela J Howard
Practice Location
1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 101, Rockville, MD 20854-2957
Mailing Address
8555 16th St Ste 310, Silver Spring, MD 20910-2802
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