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- 30615 Waller Spring Creek Rd, Waller, TX 77484
About Dr. Smith
Howard J. Smith, MD practices general practice in Waller, TX. Howard is a 1969 graduate of University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine. Howard is also listed as specializing in family medicine — adult medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 121 Medicare patients across 168 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760410070.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (936) 931-1062
- Email not available
Practice Locations
30615 WALLER SPRING CREEK RD
Waller, TX 77484
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Practice generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Bone health
- Osteoporosis
Brain & Nerves
- Migraines
- Vertigo
Digestive Health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Viral gastroenteritis
Digestive health
- Food Poisoning
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
Endocrine
- Hyperthyroidism
Eye Care
- Pink eye
Foot & Ankle
- Heel pain
General Health
- Chronic fatigue
Heart & Circulation
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Infections
- COVID-19
- Mononucleosis
Joint & Muscle
- Carpal tunnel
- Knee pain
- Shoulder Pain
Lungs & Breathing
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's Health
- Erectile dysfunction
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental Health
Pain
- Sciatica
Pain & Joints
- Back pain
- Gout
- Neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
Skin
- Acne
- Poison Ivy Rash
- Psoriasis
Skin & Hair
- Eczema
- Foot fungus
- Hair loss
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Hives
- Shingles
- Skin tags
Sleep
- Sleep apnea
Urinary & Kidney
- Urinary incontinence in women
Weight & Metabolism
- Obesity
Women's Health
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Perimenopause
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
Diagnostic testing
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Heart monitor
- Spirometry
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
Exams & Clearances
- DOT Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Sports physical
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- EKG
Hormone therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
Infections & Screening
- Cholesterol Check
- COVID-19 testing
- STI Testing
- Urine Drug Screen
Injections
- Antibiotic Injection
Lab tests
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid Mono Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Urinalysis
- Vaccine Titer Test
Lungs & Breathing
- Breathing Treatment
Men's Health
- Prostate exam
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wart Removal
Pain & Injections
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Pain & Joints
- Splinting of minor injuries
Pain management
- Trigger Point Injections
Physical exams
- Daycare Physical
Prescriptions & Medications
- Prescription Refill
Preventive care
- Colon cancer screening consult
Preventive Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Vaccines
- HPV vaccine
- Routine Vaccines
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Depo Shot
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Wound Care
- Burn and Wound Care
- Minor laceration repair
- Suture removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
168 services · 121 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
69 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
71 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
28 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1969 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 3
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith is a general practitioner in Waller, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's address?
Dr. Smith is listed at 30615 Waller Spring Creek Rd, Waller, TX 77484. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Smith?
The number on file is (936) 931-1062. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1760410070. 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
Where did Dr. Smith train?
Dr. Smith attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1969. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Smith been practicing?
Dr. Smith has 57 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1969, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smith performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Smith confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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