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DR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT HOWELL M.D.
NPI 1881126563
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Lexington, KY

Active since March 31, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2, LEXINGTON, KY 40504(859) 323-8082(859) 257-5901 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2024, Jul 6, 2020, Jul 3, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Christopher Robert Howell M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT HOWELL M.D. (NPI 1881126563) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (59395) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881126563
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT HOWELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2Lexington, KY 40504-3516
Mailing Address740 S Limestone Ste K454Lexington, KY 40536-0293 · (859) 257-8344 · Fax (859) 323-2441
Phone(859) 323-8082
Fax(859) 257-5901
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1881126563 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0122X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 59395✔ Licensed in KY · R4434
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2, Lexington, KY 40504
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Dr. Christopher Robert Howell 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 ID3173873023
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240810000192
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Howell reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Kentucky
Same address
General Practice
2195 HARRODSBURG RD STE 175
Lexington, KY 40504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,761 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194852582 (859) 257-9272
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
4.7 mi
Internal Medicine
2333 ALUMNI PARK PLZ, SUITE 200
Lexington, KY 40517
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,502 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326091448 (859) 257-7910

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number180067
Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

MICHAEL PAUL HENDRICKS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 562-1868
TARIF BAKDASH M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 562-1868
TIMOTHY HORRELL M.D.
Surgery
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 562-1999
RYAN ALBERT SAUER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 562-1868
DR. STEVEN EDWIN EILERS M.D.
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 323-8082
MOHAMED F ALSHAREDI MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 258-4673
KAITLYN JO CARTWRIGHT MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 562-1868
MRS. LISA MARIE WALTERS OTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapist
2195 HARRODSBURG RD FL 2
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (595) 621-9808

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 Christopher Howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Howell is 1881126563. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2017.

Where is Christopher Howell located?

Christopher Howell practices at 2195 Harrodsburg Rd Fl 2, Lexington, KY 40504. The listed phone number is (859) 323-8082.

What is Christopher Howell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is Christopher Howell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Howell 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 Christopher Howell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Howell reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Kentucky (Lexington, KY) and Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (Lexington, KY). 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 Christopher Howell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Howell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Christopher Howell 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 Christopher Howell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Howell is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Howell was last updated on July 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.