Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Howell

Nurse Practitioner · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1427253269
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816
Additional location
1521 11Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352053503
(205) 996-2770

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2023
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #1-100900

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427253269. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
171
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$18,918
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 50 35 $95
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 47 30 $63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 46 43 $139
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 28 21 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 53 peers in Birmingham Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $16.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Stephen Howell's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Howell practices Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Stephen Howell practice?
Dr. Stephen Howell practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Stephen Howell's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427253269, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Howell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Howell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Howell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.