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DR. ERNEST JOSEPH HOWARD II DMD
NPI 1386704153
Dentist in Greenville, SC

Active since December 11, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Feb 10, 2028
18 PELHAM RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29615(864) 233-3344(864) 233-8497 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Ernest Joseph Howard Ii Dmd NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST JOSEPH HOWARD II DMD (NPI 1386704153) is an individual dentist in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (SC2727) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through February 10, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386704153
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST JOSEPH HOWARD IICredential: DMD
Location Address18 PELHAM RDGreenville, SC 29615-2142
Mailing Address18 Pelham RdGreenville, SC 29615-2142 · (864) 233-3344 · Fax (864) 233-8497
Phone(864) 233-3344
Fax(864) 233-8497
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1386704153 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · SC2727
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
18 PELHAM RD, Greenville, SC 29615
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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

Dr. Ernest Joseph Howard Ii Dmd 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 February 10, 2016 through February 10, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateFebruary 10, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughFebruary 10, 2028Opt-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 29615 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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

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

DR. MARVIN L ANDERSON
Dentist (General Practice)
18 PELHAM RD
GREENVILLE, SC 29615
Greenville County (864) 233-3344

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 Ernest Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Howard is 1386704153. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2006.

Where is Ernest Howard located?

Ernest Howard practices at 18 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615. The listed phone number is (864) 233-3344.

What is Ernest Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is Ernest Howard enrolled in Medicare?

No. Ernest Howard has opted out of Medicare through February 10, 2028. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Howard was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.