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MICHAEL W HOWARD MD
NPI 1205549706
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Stuart, FL

Active since December 29, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
501 SE OSCEOLA ST STE 201, STUART, FL 34994(772) 419-2137(772) 419-2138 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Michael W Howard Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL W HOWARD MD (NPI 1205549706) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Stuart, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME160194) and active in the NPI registry since December 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205549706
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL W HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address501 SE OSCEOLA ST STE 201Stuart, FL 34994-2334
Mailing Address501 Se Osceola St Ste 201Stuart, FL 34994-2334 · (772) 419-2137 · Fax (772) 419-2138
Phone(772) 419-2137
Fax(772) 419-2138
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateDecember 29, 2022
NPPES CertifiedDecember 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1205549706 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME160194
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
501 SE OSCEOLA ST STE 201, Stuart, FL 34994
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael W Howard Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547631863
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230125001173
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 Michael Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc
0.2 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
200 SE HOSPITAL AVE
Stuart, FL 34994
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 602 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194790055 (772) 287-5200

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
28 services28 patients
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268
This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.
25 services25 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
23 services23 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
23 services23 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
20 services20 patients
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Stuart, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100044
Location200 SE Hospital AveStuart, FL 34994 · Martin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34994 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
$179.05 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $44.76 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. EDWARD B SAVAGE M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
501 SE OSCEOLA ST STE 201
STUART, FL 34994
Martin County (772) 419-2137
DR. BRETT ALAN BEECHER M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
501 SE OSCEOLA ST STE 201
STUART, FL 34994
Martin County (772) 419-2137

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 Michael Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Howard is 1205549706. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 29, 2022.

Where is Michael Howard located?

Michael Howard practices at 501 SE Osceola St Ste 201, Stuart, FL 34994. The listed phone number is (772) 419-2137.

What is Michael Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Michael Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc (Stuart, FL). 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 Michael Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Howard accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Michael Howard 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 Michael Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Howard is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Howard was last updated on December 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.