Pamela J Howard, MD

Sleep Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology

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.

(301) 562-7200Rockville, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 8 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MDSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Rockville34+ years experienceNPI since 2007

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

Fax: (512) 244-2895
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.42%

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 = better

77.3%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+16%)65%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+4%)36%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

US avg: 31.7%
Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.4k received from industry

124 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1992

    Mcgovern Medical School at Uthealth Houston

  2. Board certified · Mar 29, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologySleep Medicine in RockvilleAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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