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Dr. Kenneth Howell, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Little Rock, AR
- NPI 1255621009
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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4110 Outpatient Circle, Third Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
fax (501) 686-5323 - Additional location
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13001 E 17Th Pl
Aurora, CO 800452570
(303) 724-6031 - Additional location
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4301 W Markham St # 713
Little Rock, AR 722057101 - Mailing address
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13001 E 17Th Pl
Aurora, CO 800452570
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 9, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Arkansas #E-13077 · Colorado #58878 · Utah #10647025-1205
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255621009. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
713
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$184,667
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 188 | 78 | $196 | |
76937 |
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 72 | 71 | $13 | |
36556 |
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 68 | 67 | $76 | |
93503 |
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring | 65 | 65 | $81 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 46 | $158 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 46 | 46 | $14 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 39 | 39 | $1,404 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 31 | 31 | $648 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $151 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 26 | 26 | $166 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Little Rock Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$707
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atricure, INC. | 9 | $229.89 | |
| Silk Road Medical, INC. | 3 | $99.46 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $76.09 | |
| Abiomed | 3 | $74.89 | |
| Davol INC. | 2 | $71.52 | |
| Surgical Specialties Corporation (US), INC. (Dba Corza Medical) | 1 | $30.87 | |
| Teleflex LLC | 1 | $30.61 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $29.70 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $23.58 | |
| Corcym INC | 1 | $21.45 | |
| Lsi Solutions INC | 1 | $19.11 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kenneth Howell's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Howell practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Little Rock, AR.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Howell practice?
Dr. Kenneth Howell practices at 4110 Outpatient Circle, Little Rock, AR 72205. Office phone: 5016868000.
What is Dr. Kenneth Howell's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255621009, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Howell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Howell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Howell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937); Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (HCPCS 36556). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.