Physician Profile
Harold R. Howe, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Howe
Based in Valdosta, GA, Harold R. Howe, MD is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Harold is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Harold cared for 130 Medicare patients across 157 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (229) 333-1711
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2409 N PATTERSON ST STE 200
Valdosta, GA 31602
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
157 services · 130 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
42 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
36 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
25 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
18 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Howe's specialty?
Dr. Howe is a colorectal surgeon in Valdosta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Howe?
Dr. Howe is listed at 2409 N Patterson St Ste 200, Valdosta, GA 31602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Howe?
The number on file is (229) 333-1711. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howe's NPI number?
Dr. Howe's National Provider Identifier is 1346500386. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howe's medical education?
Dr. Howe attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Howe been practicing?
Dr. Howe has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Howe known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Howe performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Howe confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Howe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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