RICHARD J. HOWARD M.D. – NPI #1568442895
Plastic Surgery

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Plastic Surgery

RICHARD HOWARD is a plastic surgeon located in SIOUX FALLS, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568442895 to RICHARD HOWARD on January 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 HOWARD below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD J. HOWARD

NPI Number
1568442895
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD J. HOWARD
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6301 S MINNESOTA AVE
SUITE 300
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108-2528
Phone: (605) 334-1930 Fax: (605) 334-0926
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery (Primary)		 SD 3323

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
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN - Graduated 1982
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD HOWARD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL & UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER
      1325 S CLIFF AVE POST OFFICE BOX 5045
      SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117
    • BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM
      300 22ND AVE
      BROOKINGS, SD 57006
    • SIOUX FALLS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
      910 EAST 20TH STREET
      SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

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