DR. RICHARD D. HOWES D.D.S.
NPI 1164522710
Dentist in El Centro, CA

Q: What is Richard Howes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Howes is 1164522710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 24, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Howes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Q: Is Richard Howes enrolled in Medicare?

No. Richard Howes has opted out of Medicare through December 21, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Howes was last updated on October 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since September 24, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 21, 2027

852 E DANENBERG DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243(702) 710-4943 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2025, Feb 19, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

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About Dr. Richard D. Howes D.d.s. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD D. HOWES D.D.S. (NPI 1164522710) is an individual dentist in El Centro, California, licensed in California (DUO31802) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through December 21, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164522710

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy122300000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD D. HOWESCredential: D.D.S.

Location Address852 E DANENBERG DREl Centro, CA 92243-8517

Mailing Address1785 Harmony CtMountain Home, ID 83647-4404 · (925) 570-7789

Phone(702) 710-4943

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2025

✔ NPI 1164522710 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers

Taxonomy Code122300000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · DUO31802✔ Licensed in ID · 4171976✔ Licensed in OR · D10766

Definition

A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

852 E DANENBERG DR, El Centro, CA 92243

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Richard D. Howes D.d.s. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from December 21, 2015 through December 21, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 21, 2015

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 21, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92243 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

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.90 – $176.72

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.72 – $44.18)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$73.20 typical visit price

range $19.28 – $144.68

Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.82 – $36.17)

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.

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

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