Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Don Howard, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Jonesboro, AR

  • NPI 1720016033
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 66.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
225 E Jackson Ave
Jonesboro, AR 724013119
(870) 972-4100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 26, 2013
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Arkansas #E-4091 · Arkansas #E4091
Medicaid
AR #166327001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720016033. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,434
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$144,478
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 647 311 $72
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 319 166 $107
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 176 111 $197
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 62 60 $105
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 61 60 $120
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 59 49 $46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 36 35 $160
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 35 35 $74
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 20 20 $76
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 19 18 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Jonesboro Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Don Howard's medical specialty?
Dr. Don Howard practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Jonesboro, AR.
Where does Dr. Don Howard practice?
Dr. Don Howard practices at 225 E Jackson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 724013119. Office phone: 8709724100.
What is Dr. Don Howard's NPI?
Dr. Don Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720016033, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Don Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Don Howard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Don Howard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.