RICHARD F. HOWES MD – NPI #1669494399
Pediatrics
A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with special training and experience who aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care and advocacy efforts. This physician assists in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of developmental difficulties and problematic behaviors in children and in the family dysfunctions that compromise children's development.
RICHARD HOWES is a physician located in LAFAYETTE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669494399 to RICHARD HOWES on July 24, 2006. 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 2080P0006X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Feb 27, 2013. 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 RICHARD HOWES below.
NPI Profile for
RICHARD F. HOWES
(about 20 years ago)
SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 Phone: (337) 769-6537 Fax: (337) 769-9467
SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-2641 Phone: (337) 769-6537 Fax: (337) 769-9467
Identifiers for RICHARD HOWES
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | LA | 1160466 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2080P0006X - Pediatrics / Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics (Primary) |
LA | MD.012284 |
| 208000000X - Pediatrics |
LA | MD.012284 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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