Physician Profile

Richard K. Howe, MD

Unclaimed Profile

About Dr. Howe

Richard K. Howe, MD practices family medicine in San Francisco, CA. Richard is a 1989 graduate of University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine. Richard is also listed as specializing in emergency medical services. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.

Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.

Education & Training

Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)
Family Medicine (Additional)
Family Medicine (Additional)
Family Medicine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

CA licenseC193020
ID licenseM6640
WA license00034412
WA licenseMD00034412
NPI1871566679
NPI issued02/10/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Howe?

Dr. Howe is a family doctor in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Howe's address?

Dr. Howe is listed at 3490 California St Ste 203, San Francisco, CA 94118. 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. Howe?

The number on file is (888) 663-6331. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Howe?

Dr. Howe's National Provider Identifier is 1871566679. 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. Howe train?

Dr. Howe attended University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Howe have?

Dr. Howe has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Howe perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Howe the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Howe's profile verified?

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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.