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Family Practice

Nelson B. Howell, MD

Works at hospitals in Mansfield, LA · Tallulah, LA · Ville Platte, LA … · Louisiana

Summary

Nelson B. Howell, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Mansfield, LA, Tallulah, LA and Ville Platte, LA and other places. NPI 1326001470. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nelson B. Howell, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
MaleGender (as listed)
Rapid Urgent Care IncGroup practice (+3 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Nelson B. Howell work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Nelson B. Howell at 5 hospitals: Desoto Regional Health System, Madison Parish Hospital, Mercy Regional Medical Center, Savoy Medical Center and St Helena Parish Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Nelson B. Howell see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Mandeville, LA, Greensburg, LA and Mansfield, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Nelson B. Howell's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty, and also Emergency Medicine.
Does Nelson B. Howell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nelson B. Howell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Nelson B. Howell?
(985) 249-5600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Nelson B. Howell's NPI number?
1326001470. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Nelson B. Howell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nelson B. Howell at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nelson B. Howell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nelson B. Howell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Rapid Urgent Care Inc37 clinicians in the group
  • Oakdale Ess LLC27 clinicians in the group
  • Emergency Group of St Landry LLC13 clinicians in the group
  • St Helena Parish Hospital9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Mandeville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mandeville, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326001470
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians