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JAMES MCDONALD HOWARD MD
NPI 1205956919
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Kansas City, MO

Active since March 29, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
2301 HOLMES ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 404-0099 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2022, Oct 27, 2022, Sep 12, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About James Mcdonald Howard Md NPPES

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

JAMES MCDONALD HOWARD MD (NPI 1205956919) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Kansas (04-34821) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Shawnee Mission, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205956919
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameJAMES MCDONALD HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address2301 HOLMES STKansas City, MO 64108-2640
Mailing Address4606 W 87th TerPrairie Village, KS 66207-1922 · (913) 593-9491
Phone(816) 404-0099
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 2004
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2022
✔ NPI 1205956919 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 04-34821✔ Licensed in CO · CDR.001105
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 2022022320 (MO), 94-06247 (KS)
2301 HOLMES ST, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11400 E Boulder St # 500Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5533 · Phone (719) 364-6472
Location 23901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 1037Kansas City, KS 66160-0001 · Phone (913) 588-6124 · Fax (913) 588-7540
Location 310500 Quivira RdLenexa, KS 66215-2306 · Phone (913) 541-5000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Mcdonald 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 ID5890984231
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110114001017, I20220912001837
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show James Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Health Physicians
Same address
Internal Medicine
2301 HOLMES ST
Kansas City, MO 64108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 518 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669456257 (816) 404-1000
Urgent Specialty Associates Of Missouri LLC
5.4 mi
Surgical Critical Care
2316 E MEYER BLVD
Kansas City, MO 64132
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992436422 (816) 276-4000
Jh Medical Services LLC
8.4 mi
Surgery
4606 W 87TH TER
Prairie Village, KS 66207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
NPI 1831900331 (913) 593-9497
Kansas City Surgical Associates LLC
8.4 mi
Surgery
4606 W 87TH TER
Prairie Village, KS 66207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164234936 (913) 593-9497
Grossman Medical Group Inc
1,374 mi
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
7325 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE 200
West Hills, CA 91307
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518916311 (818) 981-2050

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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
105 services69 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
47 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Adventhealth Shawnee Mission

Acute Care Hospitals · Shawnee Mission, KS
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number170104
Location9100 W 74th StreetShawnee Mission, KS 66204 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Overland Park Reg Med Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Overland Park, KS
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number170176
Location10500 Quivira RoadOverland Park, KS 66215 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Research Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260027
Location2316 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

KYLA WESELY
Dietitian, Registered
2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 404-2461
HANNAH BROWN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 404-4070
AJANTA JINHEE RAMAN APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 404-1325
DR. JORDAN HENRY HELD MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 404-4175
STEPHEN C SHOE PHARMD
Pharmacist
2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 404-4293
LOVELIGHT N JONAH PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 404-1000
DIVYA GANESH REDDY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (517) 599-4748
DR. STEPHEN M EIKERMANN D.O.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 404-5495

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 James Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Howard is 1205956919. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2007.

Where is James Howard located?

James Howard practices at 2301 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108. The listed phone number is (816) 404-0099.

What is James Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is James Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 organizations bill Medicare for James Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: University Health Physicians (Kansas City, MO), Urgent Specialty Associates Of Missouri LLC (Kansas City, MO), Jh Medical Services LLC (Prairie Village, KS), Kansas City Surgical Associates LLC (Prairie Village, KS) and Grossman Medical Group Inc (West Hills, CA). 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 James Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Howard accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Oscar Insurance Company list James 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 James Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Howard is affiliated with Adventhealth Shawnee Mission, Overland Park Reg Med Ctr and Research Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Howard was last updated on December 10, 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.