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JOHN DOUGLAS HOWARD MD
NPI 1023759982
Anesthesiology in Golden, CO

Active since April 05, 2022PECOS Enrolled
12911 W 40TH AVE, GOLDEN, CO 80401(303) 425-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2026, Apr 5, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About John Douglas Howard Md NPPES

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

JOHN DOUGLAS HOWARD MD (NPI 1023759982) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Golden, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0077211) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Atlanta, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (2026).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023759982
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN DOUGLAS HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address12911 W 40TH AVEGolden, CO 80401-2696
Mailing AddressPo Box 173656Denver, CO 80217-3656
Phone(303) 425-4500
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 2026
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1023759982 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0077211
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
12911 W 40TH AVE, Golden, CO 80401
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11364 Clifton Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30322-1059 · Phone (770) 316-2546

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)

John Douglas Howard Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID648651588
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260623001500
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show John Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Physician Anesthesia Services PC
Same address
Anesthesiology
12911 W 40TH AVE
Golden, CO 80401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861476590 (330) 321-6552

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

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.

JARED LEGRAND KENNEDY
Advanced Practice Midwife
12911 W 40TH AVE
GOLDEN, CO 80401
Jefferson County (303) 425-4500
ABIGAIL FRIEDT PHARMD
Pharmacist
12911 W 40TH AVE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80401
Jefferson County (303) 425-4500
INTERMOUNTAIN FRONT RANGE, INC.
Internal Medicine
12911 W 40TH AVE
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80401
Jefferson County (303) 425-4500
ALEXANDER FAN SHU MD
Anesthesiology
12911 W 40TH AVE
GOLDEN, CO 80401
Jefferson County (303) 425-4500
LEIGH ANNE SMITH
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12911 W 40TH AVE
GOLDEN, CO 80401
Jefferson County (720) 516-1000
DR. LUCINE PAPAZIAN DO
Anesthesiology
12911 W 40TH AVE
GOLDEN, CO 80401
Jefferson County (303) 425-4500
GM MEDICAL SERVICES LLC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
12911 W 40TH AVE
GOLDEN, CO 80401
Jefferson County (303) 425-4500
KRISTIN PAULSEN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12911 W 40TH AVE
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80401
Jefferson County (303) 425-4500

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 John Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Howard is 1023759982. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2022.

Where is John Howard located?

John Howard practices at 12911 W 40th Ave, Golden, CO 80401. The listed phone number is (303) 425-4500.

What is John Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is John Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for John Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to Physician Anesthesia Services PC (Golden, CO). The 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 John Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Howard was last updated on March 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.