Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Howell, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Bossier City, LA
- NPI 1356330823
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 250
Bossier City, LA 711112385
(318) 746-4460
fax (318) 746-3389
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 19, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #022875
- Medicaid
- LA #1494615
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356330823. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
243
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$32,989
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 49 | 47 | $127 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 44 | 44 | $159 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 38 | 26 | $77 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 35 | 23 | $49 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 18 | 15 | $83 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 17 | 17 | $81 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 16 | 15 | $118 | |
47562 |
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 14 | 14 | $651 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 12 | 12 | $107 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Bossier City Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $18.23 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
22
Patients
22
Total drug cost
$177
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 22 | 22 | $177 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Howell's medical specialty?
Dr. James Howell practices Surgery Physician in Bossier City, LA.
Where does Dr. James Howell practice?
Dr. James Howell practices at 2400 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, LA 711112385. Office phone: 3187464460.
What is Dr. James Howell's NPI?
Dr. James Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356330823, 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: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.