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DR. RICHARD FRANKLIN HOWES MD
NPI 1669494399
Pediatrics - Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics in Lafayette, LA

Active since July 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 PATTERSON STREET, SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501(337) 769-6537(337) 769-9467 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Franklin Howes Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD FRANKLIN HOWES MD (NPI 1669494399) is an individual developmental - behavioral pediatrics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.012284) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669494399
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0006X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD FRANKLIN HOWESCredential: MD
Location Address500 PATTERSON STREET, SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICESLafayette, LA 70501
Mailing Address2000 Opelousas St, Swla Center For Health ServicesLake Charles, LA 70601-2641 · (337) 769-6537 · Fax (337) 769-9467
Phone(337) 769-6537
Fax(337) 769-9467
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2013
✔ NPI 1669494399 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Developmental - Behavioral PediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0006X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.012284
Definition
A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with special training and experience who aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care and advocacy efforts. This physician assists in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of developmental difficulties and problematic behaviors in children and in the family dysfunctions that compromise children's development.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License MD.012284 (LA)
500 PATTERSON STREET, Lafayette, LA 70501
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1160466LA
Medicare UPINB61907
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5M598

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.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

Dr. Richard Franklin Howes 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 ID8921186750
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080421000105
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.52
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.04

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. SUZANNE FOSTER MD
Pediatrics
500 PATTERSON STREET
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Lafayette Parish (337) 769-9451

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 Richard Howes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Howes is 1669494399. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2006.

Where is Richard Howes located?

Richard Howes practices at 500 Patterson Street Swla Center For Health Services, Lafayette, LA 70501. The listed phone number is (337) 769-6537.

What is Richard Howes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 2080P0006X.

Is Richard Howes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Howes 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 Richard Howes accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Richard Howes 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 Richard Howes was last updated on February 27, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.