Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Eric Howell, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Billings, MT
- NPI 1942543608
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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801 N 29Th St
Billings, MT 591010905
(406) 238-2500 - Additional location
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1959 Ne Pacific St, Box 356310
Seattle, WA 981950001
(206) 543-3093 - Mailing address
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Po Box 35100
Billings, MT 591075100
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 28, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #ML60371017
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942543608. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
146
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$48,865
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 33 | 33 | $174 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $134 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 18 | 18 | $129 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 16 | 16 | $1,801 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 16 | 16 | $98 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 13 | 13 | $16 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 11 | 11 | $407 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 11 | 11 | $181 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Billings Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$179
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $136.54 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $23.69 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $18.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
61
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$990
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 22 | 12 | $303 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $319 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 19 | 11 | $369 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Eric Howell's medical specialty?
Dr. Eric Howell practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Billings, MT.
Where does Dr. Eric Howell practice?
Dr. Eric Howell practices at 801 N 29Th St, Billings, MT 591010905. Office phone: 4062382500.
What is Dr. Eric Howell's NPI?
Dr. Eric Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942543608, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Eric Howell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Eric Howell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Eric Howell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest (HCPCS 33268). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.