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DR. THOMAS WILLIAM HOWARD, III M.D.
NPI 1457580003
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Lexington, KY

Active since July 03, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
135 E MAXWELL ST STE 401, LEXINGTON, KY 40508(859) 323-3900(859) 257-1331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Oct 23, 2017, Feb 1, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Thomas William Howard, Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS WILLIAM HOWARD, III M.D. (NPI 1457580003) is an individual rheumatology provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (44608) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457580003
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS WILLIAM HOWARD, IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address135 E MAXWELL ST STE 401Lexington, KY 40508-2617
Mailing Address135 E Maxwell St Ste 401Lexington, KY 40508-2617 · (859) 323-3900 · Fax (859) 257-1331
Phone(859) 323-3900
Fax(859) 257-1331
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSWest Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1457580003 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 44608
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 207RA0401X · License 44608 (KY)
135 E MAXWELL ST STE 401, Lexington, KY 40508
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1University Of Kentucky, Kentucky Clinic, Room B259Lexington, KY 40536-0284 · Phone (859) 323-3900 · Fax (859) 257-1331
Location 21101 Veterans DrLexington, KY 40502-2235 · Phone (859) 233-4511

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

Dr. Thomas William Howard, Iii 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 ID9537343405
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110418000846
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40508 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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 6

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

ABIGAIL ELLEN HINES PHARMD
Pharmacist
135 E MAXWELL ST STE 401
LEXINGTON, KY 40508
Fayette County (859) 323-2663
MR. BRIAN SCOTT ARMENTROUT P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
135 E MAXWELL ST STE 401
LEXINGTON, KY 40508
Fayette County (859) 323-2663
DR. MAKAYLA WILES NELSON PHARMD, BCACP
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
135 E MAXWELL ST STE 401
LEXINGTON, KY 40508
Fayette County (859) 323-2663
ROBYN DENTON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
135 E MAXWELL ST STE 401
LEXINGTON, KY 40508
Fayette County (859) 323-2663
CAITLIN ALISE MIDKIFF DAVIDSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
135 E MAXWELL ST STE 401
LEXINGTON, KY 40508
Fayette County (859) 323-6700
PYE P OO MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
135 E MAXWELL ST STE 401
LEXINGTON, KY 40508
Fayette County (859) 323-2663

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 Thomas Howard, Iii's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Howard, Iii is 1457580003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2009.

Where is Thomas Howard, Iii located?

Thomas Howard, Iii practices at 135 E Maxwell St Ste 401, Lexington, KY 40508. The listed phone number is (859) 323-3900.

What is Thomas Howard, Iii's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Thomas Howard, Iii enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Howard, Iii 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Howard, Iii was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.