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DR. JAMES JOSIAH HOWARD MD
NPI 1699304477
Emergency Medicine in Longview, TX

Q: What is James Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Howard is 1699304477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2020.

Q: What is James Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Howard was last updated on October 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 days 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.

Active since April 03, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

700 E MARSHALL AVE, LONGVIEW, TX 75601(903) 315-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2026, Mar 30, 2023, Apr 3, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. James Josiah Howard Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES JOSIAH HOWARD MD (NPI 1699304477) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Longview, Texas, licensed in Texas (T7596) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699304477

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES JOSIAH HOWARDCredential: MD

Location Address700 E MARSHALL AVELongview, TX 75601-5580

Mailing Address700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601-5580 · (903) 315-2020

Phone(903) 315-2020

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateApril 3, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1699304477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · T7596

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

700 E MARSHALL AVE, Longview, TX 75601

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Josiah Howard 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 ID6305202227

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230519000575

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

Medicare enrollment records show James Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Acute Care Specialists

Same address

Emergency Medicine

700 E MARSHALL AVE
Longview, TX 75601

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
154 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1740655273 (903) 315-2000

Northeast Texas Emergency Physicians, PLLC

Same address

Emergency Medicine

700 E MARSHALL AVE
Longview, TX 75601

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
272 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1114607611 (903) 315-2000

Integrative Emergency Services Physician Group PA

152 mi

Emergency Medicine

1500 S MAIN ST
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
328 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285922542 (817) 927-1100

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

323 services311 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

322 services305 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

110 services107 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

102 services101 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450032

Location700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601 · Gregg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75601 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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 20

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

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