Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HOWELL
Stephen Miller Howell, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sacramento, CA specializing in orthopedic surgery. Stephen trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1981. Stephen is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery, and orthopaedic sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 483 Medicare patients across 565 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (916) 689-7370
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8120 TIMBERLAKE WAY SUITE 112
Sacramento, CA 95823
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
565 services · 483 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
147 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
23 |
| Revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis | Procedure | 27486 |
15 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
84 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
202 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
94 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 orthopedic surgeons in Sacramento 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Howell specialize in?
Dr. Howell is an orthopedic surgeon in Sacramento, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Howell located?
Dr. Howell is listed at 8120 TIMBERLAKE WAY SUITE 112, Sacramento, CA 95823. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Howell's phone number?
The number on file is (916) 689-7370. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Howell's NPI number?
Dr. Howell's National Provider Identifier is 1972697704. 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. Howell go to medical school?
Dr. Howell attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Howell been practicing?
Dr. Howell has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Howell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Howell performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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