MICHAEL HOWARD M.D. – NPI #1568586550
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

MICHAEL HOWARD is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PLANO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568586550 to MICHAEL HOWARD on March 17, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0106X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jan 19, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL HOWARD below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL HOWARD

NPI Number
1568586550
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL HOWARD
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5228 W PLANO PKWY
PLANO, TX 75093-5005
Phone: (972) 250-5700 Fax: (972) 250-5748
Mailing address
5228 W. PLANO PARKWAY
PLANO, TX 75093
Phone: (972) 250-5700 Fax: (972) 250-5748
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery (Primary)		 TX R0730
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 OH 35085318

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL) - Graduated 2003
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL HOWARD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO
      5601 WARREN PARKWAY
      FRISCO, TX 75034
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • VERITAS HOME HEALTH
      2825 REGAL ROAD SUITE 105
      PLANO, TX 75075
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • BAYLOR INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
      909 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
      DALLAS, TX 75246

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