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JOSHUA ROBERT HOWELL M.D.
NPI 1225491020
Anesthesiology in Monroe, NC

Active since March 30, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
600 HOSPITAL DR, MONROE, NC 28112(980) 993-3100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2024, Jul 23, 2020, Mar 30, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Joshua Robert Howell M.d. NPPES

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

JOSHUA ROBERT HOWELL M.D. (NPI 1225491020) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Monroe, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2020-03472) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Union, and is a graduate of Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225491020
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA ROBERT HOWELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address600 HOSPITAL DRMonroe, NC 28112-6000
Mailing Address6135 Park South Dr Ste 510Charlotte, NC 28210-0100 · (704) 749-3116
Phone(980) 993-3100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1225491020 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2020-03472
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
600 HOSPITAL DR, Monroe, NC 28112
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee 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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua Robert Howell M.d. 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 ID9335434901
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200729002575
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.

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
33 services30 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Atrium Health Union

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340130
Location600 Hospital DrMonroe, NC 28112 · Union County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MRS. NICOLE DOMINGUEZ RDN, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112
Union County (980) 993-2880
MARIA LIAPIS
Physician Assistant
600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112
Union County (980) 993-3100
MRS. LYNDA WILLIAMS LEWIS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112
Union County (704) 283-3179
THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
600 HOSPITAL DR, STE A
MONROE, NC 28112
Union County (800) 230-1721
HARVETTE CARMELLE JENKINS-BAH MD
Internal Medicine
600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112
Union County (704) 993-2240
DR. TONY M WRIGHT MD
Anesthesiology
600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112
Union County (980) 993-3100
KELLY C DESMOND REGISTERED DIETICIAN
Dietitian, Registered
600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112
Union County (980) 993-2880
DR. ALAN KLOCHANY MD
Anesthesiology
600 HOSPITAL DR
MONROE, NC 28112
Union County (704) 283-3137

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 Joshua Howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Howell is 1225491020. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2016.

Where is Joshua Howell located?

Joshua Howell practices at 600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC 28112. The listed phone number is (980) 993-3100.

What is Joshua Howell's specialty?

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

Is Joshua Howell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Howell 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.

What insurance does Joshua Howell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Joshua Howell 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 Joshua Howell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Howell is affiliated with Atrium Health Union.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Howell was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.