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RUSSELL MARS HOWERTON MD
NPI 1932184066
Surgery in Winston Salem, NC

Active since December 13, 2005PECOS Enrolled
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-2255(336) 716-6637 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Russell Mars Howerton Md NPPES

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

RUSSELL MARS HOWERTON MD (NPI 1932184066) is an individual surgery provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (35924) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932184066
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRUSSELL MARS HOWERTONCredential: MD
Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER BLVDWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001
Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-0664 · Fax (336) 716-5537
Fax(336) 716-6637
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2026
NPI 1932184066 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in NC · 35924
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical OncologyTaxonomy 2086X0206X · License 35924 (NC)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC 27157

Other Identifiers 8

Medicaid198539000WV
Other2744NC · Partners
Other43013NC · Medcost
Other44273NC · Bcbs
Other5152455Aetna
Medicaid7320060VA
Medicaid8944273NC
MedicaidQ35924SC

Accepted 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

Russell Mars Howerton 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 ID4688748874
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100320000040
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

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.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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

Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · North Wilkesboro, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340064
Location1370 West D StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659 · Wilkes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Anesthesiology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Hospitalist
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

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 Russell Howerton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Howerton is 1932184066. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2005.

Where is Russell Howerton located?

Russell Howerton practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-2255.

What is Russell Howerton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Russell Howerton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Howerton 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 Russell Howerton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Russell Howerton 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 Russell Howerton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Russell Howerton is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital and Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Howerton was last updated on July 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days 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.