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MR. RICHARD GAGE HOWARD LCMHC, NCC
NPI 1689324899
Counselor - Professional in Wilmington, NC

Active since March 29, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3825 MARKET ST STE 4, WILMINGTON, NC 28403(910) 777-5575(910) 777-5273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 9, 2026, Jun 16, 2023, Apr 16, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mr. Richard Gage Howard Lcmhc, Ncc NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD GAGE HOWARD LCMHC, NCC (NPI 1689324899) is an individual professional provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (17398) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Wilmington, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689324899
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD GAGE HOWARDCredential: LCMHC, NCC
Location Address3825 MARKET ST STE 4Wilmington, NC 28403-1426
Mailing Address3825 Market St Ste 4Wilmington, NC 28403-1426 · (910) 777-5575 · Fax (910) 777-5273
Phone(910) 777-5575
Fax(910) 777-5273
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1689324899 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 17398
Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X
3825 MARKET ST STE 4, Wilmington, NC 28403
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13205 Randall Pkwy Ste 105Wilmington, NC 28403-2565 · Phone (910) 742-9243 · Fax (888) 746-1787

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Richard Gage Howard Lcmhc, Ncc 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 ID4880136753
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240606002080
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 Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wilmington Mental Health, PLLC
Same address
Multi-Specialty
3825 MARKET ST STE 4
Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396206330 (910) 777-5575
Lifesource Of North Carolina
0.8 mi
Internal Medicine
3205 RANDALL PKWY, SUITE 105
Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811286156 (910) 742-9243

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

MRS. CATHERINE ELIZABETH FULOP LCSW, LCAS
Social Worker (Clinical)
3825 MARKET ST STE 4
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 777-5575
HAVAH HENZLER LCSW, LCAS
Social Worker (Clinical)
3825 MARKET ST STE 4
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 777-5575
MRS. SARAH M ELLIOTT LCMHC/S, LCAS, CSI
Counselor (Professional)
3825 MARKET ST STE 4
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 777-5575
JOANNE Z LEE
Counselor (Mental Health)
3825 MARKET ST STE 4
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 777-5575
MARY PETRINA GOODWIN LCSW, LCAS-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
3825 MARKET ST STE 4
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 777-5575
LINDSAY RENGIFO RN
Registered Nurse
3825 MARKET ST STE 4
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 777-5575
JANE SCHWARTING APRN, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
3825 MARKET ST STE 4
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 777-5575
MR. CEDRIC TURNER-KOPA MA, LPA, LCAS, CCS
Psychologist
3825 MARKET ST STE 4
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
New Hanover County (910) 777-5575

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 Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Howard is 1689324899. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2022.

Where is Richard Howard located?

Richard Howard practices at 3825 Market St Ste 4, Wilmington, NC 28403. The listed phone number is (910) 777-5575.

What is Richard Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is Richard Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wilmington Mental Health, PLLC (Wilmington, NC) and Lifesource Of North Carolina (Wilmington, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 3 other insurers list Richard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Howard was last updated on April 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.