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Dr. James Howell, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Conway, AR
- NPI 1073771671
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
550 Club Lane, Suite 1
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-1510
fax (501) 327-2495
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 22, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Arkansas #E6926 · Pennsylvania #MT186628
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073771671. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,538
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$108,413
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 373 | 264 | $81 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 153 | 153 | $100 | |
J1020 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg | 144 | 99 | $6 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 134 | 102 | $27 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 124 | 87 | $31 | |
73140 |
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 95 | 66 | $29 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 86 | 70 | $26 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 82 | 63 | $8 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 70 | 58 | $60 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 61 | 44 | $49 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$113
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anika Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $64.58 | |
| Radius Health, Inc. | 1 | $30.24 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 1 | $18.46 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
244
Patients
204
Total drug cost
$1,136
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 152 | 139 | $628 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 64 | 39 | $297 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 14 | 13 | $174 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 14 | 13 | $37 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Howell's medical specialty?
Dr. James Howell practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Conway, AR.
Where does Dr. James Howell practice?
Dr. James Howell practices at 550 Club Lane, Conway, AR 72034. Office phone: 5013291510.
What is Dr. James Howell's NPI?
Dr. James Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073771671, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Howell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Howell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Howell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg (HCPCS J1020). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.