Thomas William Howard, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Thomas William Howard is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in South Charleston, WV with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Thomas William Howard, MD has practiced internal medicine for 48+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.12/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in West Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3365dNPPES updated 2017-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at West Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4610 Kanawha Ave Sw Suite 301, South Charleston, WV 25309-1367
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202390.12/100
West Virginia avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.13%
West Virginia avg: 3.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1 pts)
6.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
243
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
478
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,714
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.79M
Percentile rankings compared against 528 reporting peers in West Virginia.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$50 received from industry
2 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 Thomas William Howard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
West Virginia University School of Medicine
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Thomas William Howard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas William Howard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to South Charleston 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 Thomas William Howard
Dr. Howard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in South Charleston, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (304) 720-8701.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Thomas William Howard
Practice Location
4610 Kanawha Ave Sw Suite 301, South Charleston, WV 25309-1367
Mailing Address
4610 Kanawha Ave Sw Suite 301, South Charleston, WV 25309-1367
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