DAVID HOWER M.D.
NPI 1871881466
Internal Medicine in Burlington, NC

Active since July 16, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD, BURLINGTON, NC 27215(336) 538-7677 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About David Hower M.d. NPPES

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

DAVID HOWER M.D. (NPI 1871881466) is an individual internal medicine provider in Burlington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (20140160) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with High Point Regional Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871881466
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID HOWERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1240 HUFFMAN MILL RDBurlington, NC 27215-8700
Mailing Address1240 Huffman Mill RdBurlington, NC 27215-8700
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2017
✔ NPI 1871881466 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 20140160✔ Licensed in PA · MT200577
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD, Burlington, NC 27215

Accepted 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

David Hower 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 ID5496975583
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141014000537
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show David Hower reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1200 N ELM ST, 5TH FLOOR
Greensboro, NC 27401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 254 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
320 BOULEVARD ST
High Point, NC 27262
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: High Point Regional Health
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Winston Salem, NC 27157
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 393 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
102 services101 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

High Point Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · High Point, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340004
Location601 N Elm StHigh Point, NC 27261 · Guilford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340047
LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27215 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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
Counselor (Mental Health)
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
Anesthesiology
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
Pharmacist
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
Emergency Medicine
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215

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 David Hower's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Hower is 1871881466. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2011.

Where is David Hower located?

David Hower practices at 1240 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215. The listed phone number is (336) 538-7677.

What is David Hower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is David Hower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Hower 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 David Hower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Hower reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of North Carolina PLLC (Greensboro, NC), High Point Regional Health System (High Point, NC), Wake Forest University Health Sciences (Winston Salem, NC) and Cogent Healthcare Of North Carolina, PC (Rocky Mount, NC). 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 David Hower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Hower accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list David Hower 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 David Hower affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Hower is affiliated with High Point Regional Health System and North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Hower was last updated on March 17, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.