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ROBERT T. HOWARD III M.D.
NPI 1689649204
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Damariscotta, ME

Active since February 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
24 MILES CENTER WAY, DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543(207) 563-4700(207) 563-4019 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2025, Jul 10, 2023, Nov 30, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Robert T. Howard Iii M.d. NPPES

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

ROBERT T. HOWARD III M.D. (NPI 1689649204) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Damariscotta, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD18379) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gifford Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689649204
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT T. HOWARD IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address24 MILES CENTER WAYDamariscotta, ME 04543-4047
Mailing Address24 Miles Center WayDamariscotta, ME 04543-4047 · (207) 563-4700 · Fax (207) 563-4019
Phone(207) 563-4700
Fax(207) 563-4019
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1689649204 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ME · MD18379✔ Licensed in RI · MD17463✔ Licensed in MA · 153797✔ Licensed in ME · 018379✔ Licensed in AZ · 78368✔ Licensed in ID · MC-0896
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
24 MILES CENTER WAY, Damariscotta, ME 04543
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 19305 W Thomas Rd Ste 155Phoenix, AZ 85037-3360 · Phone (623) 936-1780 · Fax (623) 936-9116
Location 2455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886-2759 · Phone (401) 737-7010 · Fax (401) 736-4546

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska 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

Robert T. 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 ID143366740
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220713002455
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gifford Health Care, Inc
156 mi
General Practice
44 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Randolph, VT 05060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Vermont enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013269430 (802) 728-7000
Gifford Medical Center Inc.
156 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
44 S MAIN ST
Randolph, VT 05060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Vermont enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1730199647 (Vermont)
  • 167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942329446 (802) 728-7000
Pinnacle Health Medical Services
431 mi
Family Medicine
120 S TAN ALY STE 1
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,902 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124675723 (717) 865-6644
Ottumwa Health Group LLC
1,181 mi
Rural Health
1009 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639861990 (641) 683-6868
Ihc Health Services Inc
2,102 mi
Multi-Specialty
3100 CHANNING WAY
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 109 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053545848 (801) 507-3500
Arizona Ob Gyn Affiliates PC
2,378 mi
Specialist
1661 E CAMELBACK RD STE 160
Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750589404 (623) 231-3686
Obstetrix Medical Group Of Washington Inc Ps
2,512 mi
Maternal & Fetal Medicine
1229 MADISON ST STE 750
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861599573 (206) 386-2101

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Gifford Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Randolph, VT
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number471301
Location44 South Main StreetRandolph, VT 05060 · Orange County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04543 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
$123.23 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $30.80 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.74 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $16.68 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
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.

MR. DUSTIN B PRZYBYLSKI LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
24 MILES CENTER WAY
DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
Lincoln County (844) 292-0111
MICHAEL SCOTT BALDWIN PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
24 MILES CENTER WAY
DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
Lincoln County (207) 563-1040
ROBERT N. HUNOLD D.O.
Family Medicine
24 MILES CENTER WAY
DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
Lincoln County (207) 563-4250
DR. VALERIE LYNNE DONOHUE M.D.
Family Medicine
24 MILES CENTER WAY
DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
Lincoln County (207) 563-4250
TAYLOR LYNN CHASE AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
24 MILES CENTER WAY
DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
Lincoln County (207) 563-4252
JESSE MICHAEL CHENEY PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
24 MILES CENTER WAY
DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
Lincoln County (207) 563-4252
JASON CIENEGA
Family Medicine
24 MILES CENTER WAY
DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
Lincoln County (207) 563-4250
MICHELLE MARIE SMITH FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
24 MILES CENTER WAY
DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
Lincoln County (207) 563-4780

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 Robert Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Howard is 1689649204. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is Robert Howard located?

Robert Howard practices at 24 Miles Center Way, Damariscotta, ME 04543. The listed phone number is (207) 563-4700.

What is Robert Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Robert Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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 Robert Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Gifford Health Care, Inc (Randolph, VT), Gifford Medical Center Inc. (Randolph, VT), Pinnacle Health Medical Services (Fredericksburg, PA), Ottumwa Health Group LLC (Ottumwa, IA), Ihc Health Services Inc (Idaho Falls, ID) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Robert Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Howard accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Robert 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 Robert Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Howard is affiliated with Gifford Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Howard was last updated on September 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.