RAELINA S HOWELL M.D.
NPI 1003172644
Surgery in Buckhannon, WV

Active since April 09, 2012PECOS Enrolled
1 AMALIA DR, BUCKHANNON, WV 26201(304) 473-2000(304) 473-2057 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2026, Oct 9, 2025, Jul 10, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2025).

About Raelina S Howell M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RAELINA S HOWELL M.D. (NPI 1003172644) is an individual surgery provider in Buckhannon, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (34461) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003172644
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRAELINA S HOWELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 AMALIA DRBuckhannon, WV 26201-2239
Mailing Address1 Childrens PlSaint Louis, MO 63110-1081 · (314) 454-6000
Fax(304) 473-2057
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1003172644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in WV · 34461
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1 AMALIA DR, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1301 Gordon Gutmann Blvd Ste 401Jeffersonville, IN 47130-3768 · Phone (812) 282-0637 · Fax (812) 283-6330
Location 21461 N Gardner StScottsburg, IN 47170-7751 · Phone (812) 752-8592 · Fax (812) 283-6330
Location 31373 E State Road 62 Ste 2CMadison, IN 47250-7328 · Phone (812) 801-0840 · Fax (812) 801-0024
Location 41 Childrens PlSaint Louis, MO 63110-1081 · Phone (314) 454-6000

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid7101076800KY
Medicaid300079514IN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Raelina S Howell M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Raelina Howell reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Access
1 AMALIA DR
Buckhannon, WV 26201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Joseph's Hospital Of Buckhannon Inc
  • 192 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2100 HIGHWAY 61 N
Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 26201 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.49 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $20.87 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.84 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $16.71 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
1 AMALIA DR
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
Advanced Practice Midwife
1 AMALIA DR
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
Pharmacist
1 AMALIA DR
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 AMALIA DR
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
Nurse Practitioner
1 AMALIA DR
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
Pharmacist
1 AMALIA DR
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 AMALIA DR
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1 AMALIA DR
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Raelina Howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Raelina Howell is 1003172644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2012.

Where is Raelina Howell located?

Raelina Howell practices at 1 Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201. The listed phone number is (304) 473-2000.

What is Raelina Howell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Raelina Howell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Raelina Howell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Raelina Howell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Raelina Howell reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St Josephs Hospital Of Buckhannon Inc (Buckhannon, WV) and Vicksburg Healthcare LLC (Vicksburg, MS). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Raelina Howell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Raelina Howell accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Raelina Howell as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Raelina Howell was last updated on June 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.