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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HOWARD
Robert Dustin Howard, D.O. practises orthopedic surgery in Pontiac, MI. Robert is a 2012 graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Robert is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery.
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What kind of doctor is Dr. Howard?
Dr. Howard is an orthopedic surgeon in Pontiac, MI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howard's address?
Dr. Howard is listed at 50 N PERRY ST, Pontiac, MI 48342. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Howard?
The number on file is (248) 338-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Howard?
Dr. Howard's National Provider Identifier is 1447515101. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Howard train?
Dr. Howard attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Howard have?
Dr. Howard has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Howard perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Howard performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (248) 338-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
50 N PERRY ST
Pontiac, MI 48342
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
972 services · 670 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
20 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
233 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
184 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
96 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
225 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
83 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
81 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
26 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
12 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons in Pontiac 6
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Trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
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Class of 2012 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
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Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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