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JOHN B. HOWARD M.D.
NPI 1457311805
Internal Medicine in Westport, MA

Active since March 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
831 MAIN RD, PRIMA CARE, PC, WESTPORT, MA 02790(508) 636-3925(508) 636-4329 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About John B. Howard M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN B. HOWARD M.D. (NPI 1457311805) is an individual internal medicine provider in Westport, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (30075) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital, and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (1966).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457311805
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN B. HOWARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address831 MAIN RD, PRIMA CARE, PCWestport, MA 02790-4315
Mailing Address831 Main Rd, Prima Care, PcWestport, MA 02790-4315 · (508) 636-3925 · Fax (508) 636-4329
Phone(508) 636-3925
Fax(508) 636-4329
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1966
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2013
✔ NPI 1457311805 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 30075
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
831 MAIN RD, Westport, MA 02790
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedB47106MA
Medicaid0140996MA
Medicare PINB4710601MA
Medicare UPINB73192

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

John B. Howard 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 ID7810915972
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051107000898
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cape Cod Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hyannis, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220012
Location27 Park StreetHyannis, MA 02601 · Barnstable County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02790 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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. DENNIS R CALLEN M.D.
Family Medicine
831 MAIN RD
WESTPORT, MA 02790
Bristol County (508) 636-0613

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 John Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Howard is 1457311805. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2006.

Where is John Howard located?

John Howard practices at 831 Main Rd Prima Care, PC, Westport, MA 02790. The listed phone number is (508) 636-3925.

What is John Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is John Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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.

What insurance does John Howard accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list John 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 John Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Howard is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Howard was last updated on April 22, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.