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MR. WILLIAM A. HOWLAND D.M.D.
NPI 1245350909
Dentist - General Practice in Lehighton, PA

Active since March 29, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 14, 2026
432 S. 9TH ST., LEHIGHTON, PA 18235(610) 377-5676(610) 377-5673 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2020, Nov 28, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mr. William A. Howland D.m.d. NPPES

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

MR. WILLIAM A. HOWLAND D.M.D. (NPI 1245350909) is an individual general practice provider in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (DS030916L) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through December 14, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245350909
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameMR. WILLIAM A. HOWLANDCredential: D.M.D.
Location Address432 S. 9TH ST.Lehighton, PA 18235
Mailing Address432 S. 9th St.Lehighton, PA 18235 · (610) 377-5676 · Fax (610) 377-5673
Phone(610) 377-5676
Fax(610) 377-5673
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1245350909 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in PA · DS030916L
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
432 S. 9TH ST., Lehighton, PA 18235
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 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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Opted out of Medicare

Mr. William A. Howland D.m.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from December 14, 2018 through December 14, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 14, 2018
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 14, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18235 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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 William Howland's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Howland is 1245350909. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2007.

Where is William Howland located?

William Howland practices at 432 S. 9th St., Lehighton, PA 18235. The listed phone number is (610) 377-5676.

What is William Howland's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is William Howland enrolled in Medicare?

No. William Howland has opted out of Medicare through December 14, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does William Howland accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 5 other insurers list William Howland 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Howland was last updated on July 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.