DANIEL LEE HOWELL JR. M.D.
NPI 1235393612
Surgery in Cookeville, TN

Q: What is Daniel Howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Daniel Howell is 1235393612. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2008.

Q: What is Daniel Howell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Daniel Howell was last updated on June 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since July 15, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

145 W 4TH ST STE 201, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501(931) 783-5515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2025, Jun 19, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Daniel Lee Howell Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DANIEL LEE HOWELL JR. M.D. (NPI 1235393612) is an individual surgery provider in Cookeville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (66960) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235393612

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDANIEL LEE HOWELL JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address145 W 4TH ST STE 201Cookeville, TN 38501-2476

Mailing Address634 W Cavalcade St Unit 30226Houston, TX 77249-0147 · (832) 622-3207 · Fax (832) 553-2796

Phone(931) 783-5515

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2025

✔ NPI 1235393612 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 66960

Definition

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.

145 W 4TH ST STE 201, Cookeville, TN 38501

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice 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

Daniel Lee Howell Jr. 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 ID1153497623

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230320000482

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 4

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.

39 services21 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.

27 services27 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

27 services27 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cookeville, TN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number440059

Location1 Medical Center BoulevardCookeville, TN 38501 · Putnam County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38501 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

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

35%23 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

21%56 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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