ESCHER HOWARD-WILLIAMS M.D.
NPI 1871718478
Hospitalist in Chapel Hill, NC

Q: What is Escher Howard-williams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Escher Howard-williams is 1871718478. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2007.

Q: What is Escher Howard-williams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since April 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

101 MANNING DR, CB #7085, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(984) 974-1931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2021, Mar 31, 2021, Mar 17, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Escher Howard-williams M.d. NPPES

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

ESCHER HOWARD-WILLIAMS M.D. (NPI 1871718478) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2008-00216) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and maintains a secondary practice location in Raleigh.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871718478

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameESCHER HOWARD-WILLIAMSCredential: M.D.

Location Address101 MANNING DR, CB #7085Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7085

Mailing Address101 Manning Dr, Cb #7085Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7085 · (984) 974-1931

Phone(984) 974-1931

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateApril 17, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2021

✔ NPI 1871718478 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2008-00216

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2008-00216 (NC)

101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14420 Lake Boone TrlRaleigh, NC 27607-7505 · Phone (984) 974-1251

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Escher Howard-williams 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 ID4385717107

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080725000725

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.

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.

18 services18 patients

Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 99495

Transitional care management services focus on coordinating and managing your care after you leave the hospital. For moderate complexity problems, this involves managing your medications, arranging further treatments, and ensuring you have the necessary follow-ups.

14 services14 patients

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.

13 services13 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number340061

Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27599 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

RICHARD M MONTMENY

Physical Therapist

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Orange County (919) 966-8596

JOSEPH PIVEN MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Orange County (919) 966-8696

DR. JOE T MINCHEW MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Orange County (919) 966-8596

DR. ROBERT V KELLY MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Orange County (919) 966-4996

DR. GEORGE A STOUFFER III MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, ND 27599

Orange County (919) 966-4131

DR. MARGARET L GULLEY MD

Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Orange County (919) 966-4996

PROF. MARY E VANBOURGONDIEN PH.D.

Psychologist (Clinical)

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Orange County (919) 966-8596

MONICA A BELGADO CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Orange County (919) 966-4996

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 Escher Howard-williams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Escher Howard-williams is 1871718478. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2007.

Where is Escher Howard-williams located?

Escher Howard-williams practices at 101 Manning Dr Cb #7085, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (984) 974-1931.

What is Escher Howard-williams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Escher Howard-williams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Escher Howard-williams 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 Escher Howard-williams accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Escher Howard-williams 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 Escher Howard-williams affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Escher Howard-williams is affiliated with Unc Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Escher Howard-williams was last updated on September 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.