Dr. Stephen Howell
Orthopaedic Surgery · Sacramento, CA
CMS Profile ID: 134698 · NPI: 1972697704
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Payment Grade
High payments ($100,000+). This grade reflects disclosed general payments in CMS Open Payments program year 2024 only.
Total Disclosed Payments
$1,830,706
Number of Payments
144
Transparency Score
1/5
Payments by Type
| Payment Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty or License | $1,259,244 |
| Consulting Fee | $524,800 |
| Travel and Lodging | $42,101 |
| Food and Beverage | $4,561 |
Top Paying Companies
| Manufacturer / GPO | Amount |
|---|---|
| MEDACTA USA, INC. | $1,830,706 |
Top contributing companies shown; smaller payers may be omitted.
These totals are computed from the official CMS Open Payments program-year 2024 general-payment
file. To see the full, authoritative record for this provider — including research payments and
line-item detail — look them up by name or NPI on the
official CMS Open Payments portal.
What should I ask my doctor?
- Are you a paid speaker or consultant for any pharmaceutical or device company?
- Do any of your prescribing choices reflect relationships with industry?
- Is there an equivalent generic or alternative treatment?