Doctor profile · Federal record

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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
550 Club Lane, Suite 1
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-1510
fax (501) 327-2495

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$113

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.