Robert Howell, MD
NPI 1205070901 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Montgomery, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Howell, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Montgomery, AL (NPI 1205070901).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205070901
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.34143 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,270 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 517 | $81 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 358 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 211 | $115 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 195 | $98 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 192 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 706 | 361 |
| Cefadroxil | 323 | 292 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 305 | 289 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 282 | 270 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 259 | 250 |
| Cephalexin | 144 | 59 |
| Tranexamic Acid | 140 | 139 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$521 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-24
- Last updated
- 2024-04-01
- Certified
- 2024-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Howell's NPI number?
- Robert Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205070901, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Howell's specialty?
- Robert Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Howell located?
- Robert Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 454 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117-3563.
- What is Robert Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Howell is (334) 613-9000.
- Does Robert Howell accept Medicare?
- Robert Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Howell's NPI (1205070901) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.