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

Active since April 03, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 S MAIN ST, FORT WORTH, TX 76104(817) 702-8840 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 30, 2023, Apr 3, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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 Fort Worth, 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 Address1500 S MAIN STFort Worth, TX 76104-4917
Mailing Address1500 S Main StFort Worth, TX 76104-4917 · (817) 702-8840
Phone(817) 702-8840
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1699304477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1500 S MAIN ST, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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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 Insurance Company.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. 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.

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 76104 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
$87.20 typical visit price
range $56.47 – $171.07
Typical copayment $21.80 (range $14.11 – $42.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.68 typical visit price
range $18.18 – $139.68
Typical copayment $24.92 (range $4.54 – $34.92)
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.

JONATHAN A LAZARINI MD
Family Medicine
1500 S MAIN ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (903) 353-2265
ALLYSON EVANS
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 S MAIN ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (801) 792-5267
DR. TREVOR A JOHNSON MD
Family Medicine
1500 S MAIN ST
FT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (817) 702-3431
DR. LELIA ERRETT WILLIAMS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1500 S MAIN ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (817) 702-1244
MITCHELL JOHNSON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1500 S MAIN ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (817) 702-1100
RIDDHI RANE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1500 S MAIN ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (817) 702-6500
DR. JOANE BAUMER M.D.
Family Medicine
1500 S MAIN ST, FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (817) 335-1034
SHARYL WORKMAN PA
Physician Assistant
1500 S MAIN ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (817) 927-1100

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 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.

Where is James Howard located?

James Howard practices at 1500 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The listed phone number is (817) 702-8840.

What is James Howard's specialty?

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

Is James Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

What insurance does James Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company list James 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 James Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Howard is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Howard was last updated on March 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.