Kenneth Howell, M.D.
NPI 1255621009 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Howell, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1255621009).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255621009
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-13077 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
482 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 98 | $193 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 43 | $14 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 43 | $157 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 42 | $1,398 |
| Insertion of Tube in Pulmonary Artery for Monitoring93503 | 34 | $79 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 32 | $650 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$707 across 24 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
- 2011-04-13
- Last updated
- 2026-04-29
- Certified
- 2026-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Howell's NPI number?
- Kenneth Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255621009, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Howell's specialty?
- Kenneth Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Howell located?
- Kenneth Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Saint Vincent Cir Ste 501, Little Rock, AR 72205-5414.
- What is Kenneth Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Howell is (501) 666-2894.
- Does Kenneth Howell accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Howell's NPI (1255621009) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.