Stephen Howell, M.D.
NPI 1972697704 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Howell, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1972697704).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972697704
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G59493 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
481 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 202 | $122 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 147 | $1,305 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $141 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 23 | $73 |
| Revision of Component of Total Knee Joint Prosthesis27486 | 15 | $1,447 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$1,447 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,830,706 across 144 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2015-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Howell's NPI number?
- Stephen Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972697704, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Howell's specialty?
- Stephen Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Howell located?
- Stephen Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 8120 Timberlake Way, Sacramento, CA 95823-5412.
- What is Stephen Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Howell is (916) 689-7370.
- Does Stephen Howell accept Medicare?
- Stephen Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Howell's NPI (1972697704) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.