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Richard K. Howe, MD

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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. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871566679.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon CMedical Board of California
No. 193020CurrentExpires Mar 2028Since 2024
ID licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. M6640As reported
WA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 00034412As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1871566679Issued 2006

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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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

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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