Physician Profile
Richard C. Howells, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Howells
Richard C. Howells, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Altoona, PA specializing in otolaryngology. Richard trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Richard is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 817 Medicare patients across 1,075 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (814) 944-5357
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3341 BEALE AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear Infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Meniere's Disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Clogged Ears
- Hearing Loss
- Ruptured Eardrum
- Stiff Ear Bones
- Swimmer's Ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Neck Lump
- Overactive Parathyroid
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Swollen Salivary Gland
- Thyroid Cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken Nose
- Chronic Stuffy Nose
- Deviated Septum
- Loss of Smell
- Nasal Allergies
- Nasal Polyps
- Nosebleeds
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Hoarse Voice
- Lump in Throat Sensation
- Silent Reflux
- Vocal Cord Nodules
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
Cancer
- Facial Skin Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Throat Cancer
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Nasal Endoscopy
- Neck Mass Needle Biopsy
- Throat Scope
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Eardrum Repair
- Earwax Removal
- Mastoid Surgery
- Stapes Surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck Dissection
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Salivary Gland Removal
- Thyroid Surgery
- Voice Box Removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Deviated Septum Surgery
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Nose Job
- Nosebleed Cauterization
- Turbinate Reduction
Sleep and airway
- Inspire Sleep Apnea Implant
- Sleep Endoscopy
- Snoring Surgery
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Stretching the Esophagus
- Vocal Cord Injections
- Vocal Cord Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,075 services · 817 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
90 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
56 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
50 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
18 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
344 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
180 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
172 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
104 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
61 |
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Howells's specialty?
Dr. Howells is an otolaryngology in Altoona, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Howells?
Dr. Howells is listed at 3341 BEALE AVE, Altoona, PA 16601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Howells?
The number on file is (814) 944-5357. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howells's NPI number?
Dr. Howells's National Provider Identifier is 1720085814. 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. Howells's medical education?
Dr. Howells attended West Virginia University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Howells been practicing?
Dr. Howells has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Howells known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Howells performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Howells confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Howells. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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