Physician Profile
Richard M. Howell, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Howell
Based in Holland, MI, Richard M. Howell, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Richard graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1987. Richard is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 4,918 services to 500 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and 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
Credentials & Licensing
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (616) 396-5855
- Email not available
Practice Locations
370 N 120TH AVE
Holland, MI 49424
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
- Obesity
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland removal
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
Infections
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,918 services · 500 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
71 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
55 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
33 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, 2 views | Imaging | 73100 |
33 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
4,400 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
19 | Less often than most peers in 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 |
87 | More than most peers in Surgery |
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.
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.
Other general surgeons in Holland 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard M. Howell?
Richard M. Howell is a general surgeon in Holland, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Richard M. Howell's address?
Richard M. Howell is listed at 370 N 120Th Ave, Holland, MI 49424. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Richard M. Howell?
The number on file is (616) 396-5855. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard M. Howell?
Richard M. Howell's National Provider Identifier is 1689662405. 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 Richard M. Howell train?
Richard M. Howell attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard M. Howell have?
Richard M. Howell has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard M. Howell perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard M. Howell performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and incision of tendon covering of finger; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of wrist, 2 views and x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard M. Howell's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard M. Howell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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