Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Howe, MD

Surgical Oncology Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Iowa City, IA

  • NPI 1336140409
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 356-1727
fax (319) 356-1218

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 4, 2007
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086X0206X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #31325
Medicaid
IA #0141887

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336140409. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
323
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$23,827
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 240 201 $61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 49 49 $124
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 34 34 $89

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Iowa City Surgical Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$63
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Conmed Corporation 1 $36.07
Davol INC. 1 $27.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$63

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
364
Patients
72
Total drug cost
$5,742
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 317 72 $5,427
Fludrocortisone Acetate Generic 23 0 $221
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 13 0 $83
Prednisone Generic 11 0 $11

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Howe's medical specialty?
Dr. James Howe practices Surgical Oncology Physician in Iowa City, IA.
Where does Dr. James Howe practice?
Dr. James Howe practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 522421009. Office phone: 3193561727.
What is Dr. James Howe's NPI?
Dr. James Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336140409, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Howe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Howe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Howe 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 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.