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DR. THOMAS GEORGE HOWELL JR. M.D.
NPI 1912925223
Obstetrics & Gynecology in New Ulm, MN

Active since July 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1324 5TH ST N, NEW ULM, MN 56073(507) 217-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2026, May 2, 2022, Jan 7, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Thomas George Howell Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS GEORGE HOWELL JR. M.D. (NPI 1912925223) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in New Ulm, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (34018) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New Ulm Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912925223
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS GEORGE HOWELL JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address1324 5TH ST NNew Ulm, MN 56073-1514
Mailing Address2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321 · (612) 262-9000
Phone(507) 217-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1912925223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 34018✔ Licensed in ND · 22993
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1324 5TH ST N, New Ulm, MN 56073
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1924 1st St NEFaribault, MN 55021-5441 · Phone (507) 333-3300 · Fax (507) 333-3214
Location 23000 32nd Ave SFargo, ND 58103-6132 · Phone (701) 364-8900

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid609807000MN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, HealthPartners.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. Thomas George Howell Jr. 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 ID7315094828
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100602000950
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Howell reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Allina Health System
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
1324 5TH ST N
New Ulm, MN 56073
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3,733 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558139451 (507) 217-5199
Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region
27 mi
Multi-Specialty
1025 MARSH ST
Mankato, MN 56001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1124035282 (Minnesota)
  • 1,572 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578545422 (507) 625-4031
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
47 mi
Multi-Specialty
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Fairmont, MN 56031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 806 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366410862 (507) 238-8100
Northfield Hospital
54 mi
Primary Care
103 15TH AVE SE
Lonsdale, MN 55046
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 249 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538196035 (507) 744-3245
Fairview Clinics
58 mi
Primary Care
4151 WILLOWWOOD ST SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,302 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568654341 (952) 226-2600
Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region
62 mi
Multi-Specialty
2200 NW 26TH ST
Owatonna, MN 55060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,571 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275060030 (507) 451-1120
Innovis Health LLC
169 mi
Family Medicine
501 MAIN AVE S
Hankinson, ND 58041
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 617 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750725743 (701) 242-7118

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.

New Ulm Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · New Ulm, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241378
Location1324 Fifth North StreetNew Ulm, MN 56073 · Brown County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56073 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

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.

BRENDA PADILLA
Social Worker (Clinical)
1324 5TH ST N
NEW ULM, MN 56073
Brown County (507) 217-5199
SHIRLEY J STEELE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1324 5TH ST N
NEW ULM, MN 56073
Brown County (507) 233-1000
CLAIRE BYERS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1324 5TH ST N
NEW ULM, MN 56073
Brown County (507) 217-5000
NATHAN MICHAEL HOLM APRN CNP DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1324 5TH ST N
NEW ULM, MN 56073
Brown County (507) 217-5000
DR. CHRISTOPHER PAUL MASON D.O., M.S.
Emergency Medicine
1324 5TH ST N
NEW ULM, MN 56073
Brown County (507) 217-5000
MS. ERIN ALINE ASHBY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1324 5TH ST N
NEW ULM, MN 56073
Brown County (507) 233-1000
JESSICA KRAL
Physical Therapist
1324 5TH ST N
NEW ULM, MN 56073
Brown County (507) 217-5173
JODY MAE ENTER CNP
Nurse Practitioner
1324 5TH ST N
NEW ULM, MN 56073
Brown County (507) 217-5000

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 Thomas Howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Howell is 1912925223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006.

Where is Thomas Howell located?

Thomas Howell practices at 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073. The listed phone number is (507) 217-5000.

What is Thomas Howell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Thomas Howell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas 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 Thomas Howell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Howell reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Allina Health System (New Ulm, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region (Mankato, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont (Fairmont, MN), Northfield Hospital (Lonsdale, MN), Fairview Clinics (Prior Lake, MN) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Thomas Howell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Howell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and HealthPartners list Thomas 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 Thomas Howell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Howell is affiliated with New Ulm Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Howell was last updated on March 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.