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Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

401 Airport Commons Drive #404
Calera, AL 35040

(205) 665-2002

Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC is an internist in Calera, AL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine).

Office Locations

401 Airport Commons Drive #404
Calera, AL 35040

(205) 665-2002

(205) 665-2008

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
aspiration	104
cardiac procedures	48
doctor visit	2212
ear procedures	16
hip imaging	23
hospital care	935
injections	165
inpatient care	935
lab tests	272
musculoskeletal imaging	88
nuclear scan	18
pain management	61
preventive care	199
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
skin procedures	31
spinal procedures	25
stress testing	36
thoracic (chest) imaging	317
ultrasound (sonogram)	29
vaccines	199
X-rays	430

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
breathing treatment	38
doctor visit	2201
ear procedures	12
hip imaging	22
hospital care	903
injections	173
inpatient care	903
musculoskeletal imaging	98
pain management	79
preventive care	154
pulmonary testing	220
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
skin procedures	24
thoracic (chest) imaging	471
vaccines	154
X-rays	569

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	68
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2014 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	88
breathing treatment	20
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1958
ear procedures	12
hip imaging	27
hospital care	1152
injections	159
inpatient care	1152
musculoskeletal imaging	83
pain management	71
preventive care	146
pulmonary testing	116
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32
skin procedures	32
thoracic (chest) imaging	357
vaccines	146
X-rays	440

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	525
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	60
Less than 65	179

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
breathing treatment	15
doctor visit	1777
hip imaging	27
hospital care	1081
injections	135
inpatient care	1081
musculoskeletal imaging	112
pain management	54
preventive care	134
pulmonary testing	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
skin procedures	22
spinal procedures	43
thoracic (chest) imaging	322
vaccines	134
X-rays	477

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	514
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1050
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	118
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2016 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
doctor visit	1672
ear procedures	14
hospital care	1212
injections	113
inpatient care	1212
musculoskeletal imaging	48
pain management	45
preventive care	136
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16
spinal procedures	46
thoracic (chest) imaging	283
vaccines	136
X-rays	377

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	59
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	1235
hospital care	799
injections	60
inpatient care	799
musculoskeletal imaging	25
pain management	29
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
skin procedures	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	208
vaccines	59
X-rays	233

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	37
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
chronic care	36
doctor visit	991
hospital care	862
injections	60
inpatient care	862
pain management	22
preventive care	81
vaccines	81

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	35
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	1132
hospital care	492
injections	82
inpatient care	492
musculoskeletal imaging	32
pain management	47
preventive care	34
vaccines	34
X-rays	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	38
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	1007
hospital care	490
injections	35
inpatient care	490
pain management	16
preventive care	51
vaccines	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	26
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	916
hospital care	206
injections	23
inpatient care	206

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	27
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	828
injections	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	29
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated as an internist in Calera, AL were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

abdominal imaging	17
aspiration	54
cardiac procedures	48
chronic care	36
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1448
ear procedures	13
hip imaging	24
hospital care	813
injections	92
inpatient care	813
lab tests	272
musculoskeletal imaging	69
nuclear scan	18
pain management	47
preventive care	110
pulmonary testing	136
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
skin procedures	24
spinal procedures	38
stress testing	36
thoracic (chest) imaging	326
ultrasound (sonogram)	29
vaccines	110
X-rays	365

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC.

**Gender**
Female	255
Male	191

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	390
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	45
75 to 84	106
Less than 65	117
65 to 74	176

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He has a state license in Alabama.

Licensed In: Alabama

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC has a high overall rating with an average of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC from all over the web to help you find the right in Calera, AL.

3.6

Overall Rating

(5 Ratings)

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2017-04-21

Dr. Gary Howard is a wonderful doctor, who has been my personal physician for over 25 years.
Dr. Howard is an excellent doctor who stays up-to-date & is knowledgeable. His office staff & nurses have been with him for years.

One drawback~~Since he sometimes sees patients at Shelby Hospital before coming to his office, and since he spends time with you as a patient, his wait times can be long and often have been ridiculously long (over 2-3 hours)!
The wait has seemed shorter at his newest location off Shelby County Airport Exit, but may be temporarily due to some patients who may not have 'followed' him, thinking his new location might be too far away for them.

The new office is conveniently located and lovely, but the waiting room is quite uncomfortable for those used to the sofa and chairs back at Salem Road, LOL...

Those patients waiting a long time keep staying & coming back because~~
Dr. Howard is a caring doctor who listens and does not rush with you when it is your turn to see him, every time you have an appointment with him, if you can get one while you are still sick!!!

Note~His 'phone nurse', usually Jessica is very knowledgeable and professional and will call you back, though it may take several hours sometimes. But she seems to even 'stay late' to make sure you are called back the same day, if possible. She is an understanding and kind person.

All his long-time nurses, like Brandi & Raina, (apologizes to whoever I forgot), and all his nurses are helpful and devoted to making sure you not only feel better but also have a good visit with Dr. Howard.

Even the two regular, long-time lab techs are really kind & friendly and make getting stuck with a needle seem like a breeze!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$318 VRAYLAR $288	QULIPTA $30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$61 AFREZZA $47	TOUJEO $14
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$60 $60
Shire US Holdings	$60 VYVANSE $60
Novo Nordisk Inc	$50 RYBELSUS $17	Tresiba $16	Ozempic $16
Other	$274 LINZESS $44	TROKENDI XR $27	BYDUREON WEEKLY $25	Vascepa $20	Closure RFS $20	Other $137

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$742
Education	$80

Biography

Patient ratings for Dr. Gary Howard average 3.5 stars (out of 5). He graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary L. Howard, MD, PC From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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