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Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD

(Dr. Howard Nizar, MD)

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Primary Care and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

300 Old River Road Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311

(661) 327-1431

Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD is a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA specializing in primary care and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Network - Bakersfield and Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield.

Office Locations

300 Old River Road Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311

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3941 San Dimas Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301

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9500 Stockdale Highway Suite 103
Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

A1C test

lab tests

preventive care

In 2012, Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD performed more A1C test, lab tests, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
ambulatory monitoring	15
anorectal procedures	19
cardiac procedures	75
diabetes management	15
doctor visit	1930
ear procedures	13
lab tests	34
preventive care	179
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
skin procedures	31
stress testing	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	128
vaccines	145
vascular procedures	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	29
ambulatory monitoring	29
anorectal procedures	22
breathing treatment	29
cardiac procedures	114
doctor visit	2000
preventive care	218
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
skin procedures	31
stress testing	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	183
vaccines	196
vascular procedures	69

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	21
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	81
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	53
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
ambulatory monitoring	25
breathing treatment	17
cardiac procedures	88
doctor visit	1970
ear procedures	17
preventive care	252
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27
skin procedures	27
stress testing	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	115
vaccines	252
vascular procedures	41

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	21
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	71
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	56
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
ambulatory monitoring	14
breathing treatment	20
cardiac procedures	62
doctor visit	1846
ear procedures	20
preventive care	255
stress testing	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	80
vaccines	255
vascular procedures	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	500
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	880
Black	40
Hispanic	88
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	148
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	60
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
anorectal procedures	47
cardiac procedures	57
doctor visit	1852
ear procedures	25
lab tests	21
preventive care	333
stress testing	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	124
vaccines	286
vascular procedures	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	26
Hispanic	44
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	83
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	67
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	16
anorectal procedures	61
cardiac procedures	72
doctor visit	1567
ear procedures	16
lab tests	25
preventive care	291
stress testing	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	111
vaccines	218
vascular procedures	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	20
Hispanic	41
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	79
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	71
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2018 were preventive care, ultrasound (sonogram), vaccines and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
anorectal procedures	56
cardiac procedures	84
doctor visit	1543
ear procedures	22
lab tests	18
preventive care	182
stress testing	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	131
vaccines	85
vascular procedures	57

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	24
Hispanic	42
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	76
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	73
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	23
doctor visit	1314
preventive care	74
vaccines	51

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	21
Hispanic	35
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	68
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	69
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	742
preventive care	17
vaccines	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	17
Hispanic	37
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	56
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	51
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1009

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	15
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	47
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1014

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	14
Hispanic	34
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	43
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	25
doctor visit	1109
lab tests	25
preventive care	25

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	11
Hispanic	34
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	41
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	47
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA during 2024 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	113
doctor visit	1043
lab tests	124
preventive care	135
vaccines	22

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	35
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	52
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bakersfield, CA were preventive care, vaccines, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

abdominal imaging	17
ambulatory monitoring	19
anorectal procedures	38
cardiac procedures	78
diabetes management	51
doctor visit	1456
ear procedures	18
lab tests	41
preventive care	178
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29
skin procedures	29
stress testing	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	124
vaccines	152
vascular procedures	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	349
Hispanic	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	147
85 and over	63
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	217

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.43 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Howard H. Nizar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bakersfield, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent experience every visit. The entire team gets to know the patients and honestly cares about each patient. Dr. Nizar has been my provider for several years and highly recommended him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-07-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Nizar is the absolute best! He's thoughtful, thorough, and makes you feel really listened to. I cannot recommend him enough!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-05-20

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Dr. Nizar is the best. Very professional and always listens to concerns. Answers questions completely and respectfully.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Nizar is patient and kind. He has known me for years and understands my concerned and anxieties.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Nizar is one of, if not the most compassionate physician I have ever know! We love him, truly!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-28

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Dr Nizar is a very caring physician and I wish he could see others in my family

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-04

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I very much appreciate and respect Dr. Howard NIZAR.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-14

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We addressed the situation and care needed

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-01

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I like Dr. Nizar very much. [...].

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-07

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Dr Nizar is the best!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,436 FARXIGA $492	SYMBICORT $440	CRESTOR $159	BYDUREON WEEKLY $92	BYDUREON PEN $79	Other $174
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$833 XARELTO $473	INVOKANA $219	INVOKAMET $99	$42
Novo Nordisk Inc	$799 Victoza $391	Tresiba $164	Saxenda $62	Levemir $45	NovoLog $39	Other $98
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$701 BREO $222	ANORO $201	ADVAIR $99	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $48	SHINGRIX $42	Other $90
Lilly USA, LLC	$595 JARDIANCE $144	BASAGLAR $94	GLYXAMBI $67	TRADJENTA $66	TRULICITY $61	Other $162
Other	$4,353 Repatha $304	JARDIANCE $217	Synthroid $178	LYRICA $169	LANTUS $141	Other $3,344

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,676
Education	$40

Biography

In today's complex medical environment, I take pride in caring for my patients for life - in the office or clinic, during hospitalization and intensive care, and in nursing homes. When other medical specialists, such as surgeons or obstetricians, are involved, I coordinate my patient's care and manage difficult medical problems associated with that care. I provide primary and consultative medical care for family members ages 15 and older. For over 35 years, I have concentrated on diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses. I'm a firm believer in comprehensive care and practices in evidence-supported medicine. I believe strongly in the benefits of preventive medicine and taking the time to know each of my patients.