STEVEN C HOWE MD
NPI 1497702740
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Lake Charles, LA

Active since May 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, SECOND FLOOR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 494-6799(337) 430-6950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Steven C Howe Md NPPES

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

STEVEN C HOWE MD (NPI 1497702740) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.200879) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497702740
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN C HOWECredential: MD
Location Address1717 OAK PARK BLVD, SECOND FLOORLake Charles, LA 70601-8991
Mailing Address1717 Oak Park Blvd, Second FloorLake Charles, LA 70601-8991 · (337) 494-6799 · Fax (337) 430-6950
Fax(337) 430-6950
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2010
NPI 1497702740 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD.200879
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINH93226IL
Other1397262LA · Aetna
Medicaid1712906LA
OtherP00340517LA · Railroad Medicare
Medicare PIN4K244F942LA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Steven C Howe Md 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 ID1759271562
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150317002807
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 2

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.

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.
54 services50 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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
$164.73 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $41.18 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine
1717 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, FL 2
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Pharmacist
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, SUITE 110
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Ophthalmology
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, #1
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, SECOND FLOOR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Internal Medicine
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, 3RD FL
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Orthopaedic Surgery
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, 3RD FLOOR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Optometrist
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, 1
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

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 Steven Howe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Howe is 1497702740. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Steven Howe located?

Steven Howe practices at 1717 Oak Park Blvd Second Floor, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 494-6799.

What is Steven Howe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Steven Howe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Howe 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 Steven Howe was last updated on June 17, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.