DR. HOWARD C HARPER III MD
NPI 1184654592
Surgery in Opelika, AL
About Dr. Howard C Harper Iii Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. HOWARD C HARPER III MD (NPI 1184654592) is an individual surgery provider in Opelika, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00022066) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Central Health, and is a graduate of Other (1997).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Howard C Harper Iii Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
South Central Health
Critical Access Hospitals · Wishek, NDMobridge Regional Hospital - Cah
Critical Access Hospitals · Mobridge, SDPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
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.
OPELIKA, AL 36801
OPELIKA, AL 36801
OPELIKA, AL 36801
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 Howard Harper's NPI number?
The NPI number for Howard Harper is 1184654592. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.
Where is Howard Harper located?
Howard Harper practices at 121 N 20th St Bldg 3, Opelika, AL 36801. The listed phone number is (334) 745-6271.
What is Howard Harper's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
Is Howard Harper enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Howard Harper is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
What insurance does Howard Harper accept?
Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Howard Harper 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.
Is Howard Harper affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Howard Harper is affiliated with South Central Health and Mobridge Regional Hospital - Cah.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Howard Harper was last updated on June 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
