Christopher Howell, M.D.
NPI 1881126563 · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Howell, M.D. is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1881126563).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881126563
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R4434 (KY)
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 tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$112 across 2 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
- 2017-03-31
- Last updated
- 2024-07-22
- Certified
- 2024-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Howell's NPI number?
- Christopher Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881126563, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Howell's specialty?
- Christopher Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Howell located?
- Christopher Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 2195 Harrodsburg Rd Fl 2, Lexington, KY 40504-3516.
- What is Christopher Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Howell is (859) 323-8082.
- Does Christopher Howell accept Medicare?
- Christopher Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Howell's NPI (1881126563) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.