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PAUL E HOWARD MD
NPI 1750336244
Otolaryngology in Kamuela, HI

Active since May 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
64-1035 MAMALAHOA HWY, STE J, KAMUELA, HI 96743(808) 887-0706(808) 887-1878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Paul E Howard Md NPPES

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

PAUL E HOWARD MD (NPI 1750336244) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Kamuela, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (18051) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Byrd Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750336244
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL E HOWARDCredential: MD
Location Address64-1035 MAMALAHOA HWY, STE JKamuela, HI 96743-8440
Mailing Address64-1035 Mamalahoa Hwy, Ste JKamuela, HI 96743-8440 · (808) 887-0706 · Fax (808) 887-1878
Phone(808) 887-0706
Fax(808) 887-1878
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 2015
✔ NPI 1750336244 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · 18051
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
64-1035 MAMALAHOA HWY, Kamuela, HI 96743
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Paul E 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 ID9830138114
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250701000022
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 9

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
177 services110 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
58 services58 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
37 services30 patients
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557
A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.
25 services25 patients
Test for balance and posture 92548
A balance and posture test assesses your ability to maintain steady positioning and coordination. It involves simple tasks like standing on one foot or walking in a straight line. This helps identify any issues with your balance system, which can affect daily activities.
15 services15 patients
Removal of impacted ear wax 69210
Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Byrd Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Leesville, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190164
Location1020 Fertitta BlvdLeesville, LA 71446 · Vernon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96743 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
$136.68 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $34.17 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.92 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $18.73 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
81%1,365 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
23%424 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%884 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
42%1,081 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
97%1,081 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
6%1,081 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
27%1,081 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

WAIKOLOA MEDICAL ARTS, INC.
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
64-1035 MAMALAHOA HWY, SUITE K
KAMUELA, HI 96743
Hawaii County (808) 883-9785
DR. VALERIE QUIJANO D.C.
Chiropractor
64-1035 MAMALAHOA HWY, SUITE P
KAMUELA, HI 96743
Hawaii County (808) 756-8611
BAILEY VEIN INSTITUTE, LLC
Phlebology
64-1035 MAMALAHOA HWY, SUITE K
KAMUELA, HI 96743
Hawaii County (808) 885-4401
DR. ALISTAIR WILLIAM BAIROS MD
Surgery
64-1035 MAMALAHOA HWY, STE K
KAMUELA, HI 96743
Hawaii County (808) 960-5412

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 Paul Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Howard is 1750336244. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Where is Paul Howard located?

Paul Howard practices at 64-1035 Mamalahoa Hwy Ste J, Kamuela, HI 96743. The listed phone number is (808) 887-0706.

What is Paul Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Paul Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul 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 Paul Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 6 other insurers list Paul 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 Paul Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Howard is affiliated with Byrd Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Howard was last updated on September 15, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.