Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Howell, M.D.

Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Holland, MI

  • NPI 1689662405
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
370 N 120Th Ave
Holland, MI 494242196
(616) 396-5855
fax (616) 396-5720

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 29, 2010
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0105X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301082987
Medicaid
MI #4893870

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689662405. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
481
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$40,141
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 61 61 $107
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 59 38 $47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 56 56 $158
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 56 43 $8
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 39 28 $50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 35 32 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 33 $122
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views 29 14 $34
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 21 14 $32
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 21 12 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Holland Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$57
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $34.49
Abbott Laboratories 1 $22.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$57

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
249
Patients
244
Total drug cost
$977
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 97 94 $247
Cephalexin Generic 65 64 $141
Methylprednisolone Generic 53 52 $547
Tramadol Hcl Generic 34 34 $42

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Howell's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Howell practices Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician in Holland, MI.
Where does Dr. Richard Howell practice?
Dr. Richard Howell practices at 370 N 120Th Ave, Holland, MI 494242196. Office phone: 6163965855.
What is Dr. Richard Howell's NPI?
Dr. Richard Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689662405, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Howell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Howell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Howell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Injection into tendon or ligament (HCPCS 20550); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.