Dr. Steven Keith Howard, MD

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Anesthesiologist
NPI1518986587
Publications
67
Clinical trials
1
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$23
State license
1
Practice address
3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Practice phone
Call (650) 858-3939
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Palo Alto VA Medical Center

Hospital · Palo Alto, California

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Dr. Steven Keith Howard is an anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, California

Dr. Howard practices at Palo Alto VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, California, part of Veterans Health Administration.

Dr. Howard's NPI, 1518986587, was assigned on July 19, 2006. Dr. Howard graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 1987. Dr. Howard holds California license G64806.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
July 19, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(650) 858-3939
Professional email
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1987

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Dr. Steven Keith Howard practices at Palo Alto VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, California

Dr. Howard's primary practice is Palo Alto VA Medical Center, at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 in Santa Clara County. The practice phone is (650) 858-3939.

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Dr. Steven Keith Howard is affiliated with 1 site of care

Dr. Howard's primary practice is Palo Alto VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, California, part of Veterans Health Administration. Dr. Howard's employer is on file too: a hospital.

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Palo Alto VA Medical CenterAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Steven Keith Howard is one of 6,593 anesthesiologists in California

Anesthesiology is Dr. Howard's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207L00000X. Dr. Howard is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Howard is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Anesthesiology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G64806 · 1988 to 2026 · taxonomy 207L00000X

Anesthesiologists near Dr. Howard

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Dr. Steven Keith Howard's patients have a median age of 60

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Howard's median patient age at 60, with 0% women.

Dr. Howard's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 60

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women0%
  • Men100%

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Dr. Steven Keith Howard has 67 publications on record

Dmand AI links 67 papers to Dr. Howard, published from 2006 to 2022. 2016 was the busiest year, with 8. The most frequent topics are Anesthesiology, Clinical Competence and Ultrasonography, Interventional. Dr. Howard has published most often in J Ultrasound Med. Dr. Howard's most frequent co-authors are Edward Rivera Mariano, MD, Thomas Kyle Harrison, MD and David Mayer Gaba, MD.

Papers67
Years published2006 to 2022

Dr. Howard's papers by year, 2006 to 2022

Topics Dr. Howard writes about most

  • Anesthesiology
  • Clinical Competence
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional
  • Anesthesia, Conduction
  • Internship and Residency
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
  • Nerve Block
  • Pilot Projects

Dr. Howard's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Howard

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Dr. Steven Keith Howard has worked on 1 clinical trial

Dmand AI links Dr. Howard to 1 clinical trial. Conditions studied include Pain, Postoperative and Postoperative Complications.

Conditions in Dr. Howard's trials

  • Pain, Postoperative
  • Postoperative Complications

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Howard

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Howard

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Steven Keith Howard received $23 in industry payments in 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Howard from 1 drug or device company in 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Exeltis, USA Inc. paid the most, $23.

Companies that paid Dr. Howard the most, 2025 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Steven Keith Howard graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Dr. Howard graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 1987.

  1. Medical schoolChicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
  2. Board certified in anesthesiologyAmerican Board of Anesthesiology

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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Steven Keith Howard's NPI number?

Dr. Steven Keith Howard's NPI number is 1518986587. It was assigned on July 19, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Steven Keith Howard?

Dr. Steven Keith Howard is an anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anesthesiology Physician (taxonomy code 207L00000X).

Where does Dr. Steven Keith Howard practice?

Dr. Howard practices at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Dr. Howard's primary practice is Palo Alto VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, California, part of Veterans Health Administration.

What is Dr. Steven Keith Howard's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Howard is (650) 858-3939.

What is Dr. Steven Keith Howard's medical license number?

Dr. Howard holds California license G64806.

Which hospitals is Dr. Steven Keith Howard affiliated with?

Dr. Howard practices at Palo Alto VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, California.

Is Dr. Steven Keith Howard board certified?

Yes. Dr. Howard is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Where did Dr. Steven Keith Howard go to medical school?

Dr. Howard graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 1987.

Has Dr. Steven Keith Howard received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $23 in general payments to Dr. Howard from 1 company from 2025 to 2025. The largest total came from Exeltis, USA Inc.

How long has Dr. Steven Keith Howard been practicing?

Dr. Howard graduated from medical school in 1987, 39 years ago.

Does Dr. Steven Keith Howard do research?

Dmand AI links 67 publications to Dr. Howard, published from 2006 to 2022. Dr. Howard has worked on 1 clinical trial.

Who does Dr. Steven Keith Howard publish with?

Dr. Howard's most frequent co-authors are Edward Rivera Mariano, MD (44 shared papers), Thomas Kyle Harrison, MD (20 shared papers) and David Mayer Gaba, MD (12 shared papers).

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