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Dr. Kris Howard, MD

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Specializes in: Surgical Dermatology

8141 Dorado Drive
Odessa, TX 79765

(432) 563-3113

Dr. Kris Howard, MD is a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX specializing in surgical dermatology.

Office Locations

8141 Dorado Drive
Odessa, TX 79765

(432) 563-3113

(432) 563-4206

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In The News

“Dr. Kris Howard was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and moved to Odessa as a young...”—"Heritage of Odessa: 2024 Community Statesman Awards", Odessa American, November 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kris Howard, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

ear biopsy

ear procedures

intralesional injection

skin lesion destruction

In 2023, Dr. Kris Howard, MD had a list price for ear biopsy, ear procedures, intralesional injection, and skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2023, Dr. Kris Howard, MD had a list price for removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ear biopsy

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

KOH wet mount

lab tests

removal of benign skin lesion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Kris Howard, MD performed more ear biopsy, and removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for KOH wet mount, lab tests, and removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	879
doctor visit	2907
ear procedures	93
eye procedures	28
injections	12
lab tests	14
phototherapy (light therapy)	32
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2025
skin procedures	2057
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	739
doctor visit	2572
ear procedures	85
eye procedures	23
lab tests	22
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1768
skin procedures	1768
tissue transfer	22
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	906
Female	889

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1745
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	538
From 75 to 84	872
85 and over	350
Less than 65	35

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

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

abscess drainage	11
diagnostic procedures	677
doctor visit	2314
ear procedures	74
eye procedures	16
incision and drainage	11
lab tests	17
minor procedures	11
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1660
skin procedures	1660
skin surgery	11
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	874
Female	785

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1613
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	512
From 75 to 84	786
85 and over	329
Less than 65	32

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	709
doctor visit	2226
ear procedures	72
lab tests	12
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1655
skin procedures	1655
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1716
Female	1616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3204
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1080
From 75 to 84	1498
85 and over	692
Less than 65	62

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	717
doctor visit	2129
ear procedures	68
eye procedures	12
injections	12
plastic surgery procedures	33
reconstructive surgery	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1497
skin procedures	1497
tissue transfer	33
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	808
Female	752

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1513
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	497
From 75 to 84	690
85 and over	345
Less than 65	28

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	717
doctor visit	1911
ear procedures	43
lab tests	14
plastic surgery procedures	29
reconstructive surgery	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1304
skin procedures	1304
tissue transfer	29
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	725
Female	693

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1372
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	595
85 and over	344
Less than 65	21

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	553
doctor visit	1619
ear procedures	34
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1028
skin procedures	1028
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	668
Female	583

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1206
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	520
85 and over	304
Less than 65	18

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

abscess drainage	11
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	1561
ear procedures	57
incision and drainage	11
minor procedures	11
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	977
skin procedures	977
skin surgery	11
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	624
Female	499

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1067
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	437
85 and over	273
Less than 65	22

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	1346
ear procedures	49
lab tests	11
minor procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	768
skin procedures	768
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	548
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	921
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	221
Less than 65	17

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	1450
ear procedures	47
injections	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	782
skin procedures	782

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	578
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	992
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	462
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	219
Less than 65	18

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	1428
ear procedures	50
injections	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	764
skin procedures	764

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	570
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	976
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	207
Less than 65	18

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kris Howard, MD treated as a surgical dermatologist in Odessa, TX were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

abscess drainage	11
diagnostic procedures	472
doctor visit	1951
ear procedures	61
eye procedures	19
incision and drainage	11
injections	16
lab tests	15
minor procedures	11
phototherapy (light therapy)	32
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1293
skin procedures	1296
skin surgery	11
tissue transfer	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Howard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	728
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1328
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	31
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	584
85 and over	298
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	471

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

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$646 STELARA $325	Tremfya $308	SIMPONI $14
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$635 EPIDUO FORTE $193	EPIDUO $120	SOOLANTRA $65	ORACEA $46	MIRVASO GEL $23	Other $188
Lilly USA, LLC	$472 TALTZ $407	OLUMIANT $5	$60
AbbVie, Inc.	$415 Humira $395	$20
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$412 ONEXTON $80	SOLODYN $65	JUBLIA $42	CLINDAGEL $40	JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE $37	Other $149
Other	$2,932 HYLATOPIC $336	DORYX $268	ACZONE $170	Belotero $132	COSENTYX $122	Other $1,904

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,158
Education	$332
Gift	$24

Biography

Dr. Kris Howard's area of specialization is surgical dermatology. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine.

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

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

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

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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

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

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

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