Quick answers
- Does Howard L. Drews Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Howard L. Drews Iii may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Howard L. Drews Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 19 services for Howard L. Drews Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard L. Drews Iii's NPI number?
- 1336444041. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Howard L. Drews Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure63%
Hospitals where Howard L. Drews Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard L. Drews Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Beaumont Hospital Royal OakRoyal Oak, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230130
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard L. Drews Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3601 W 13 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073 (214) 687‑0001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard L. Drews Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northstar Anesthesia of Michigan III PLLC561 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Michigan →
Other nurse anesthetists in Royal Oak
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Royal Oak, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northstar Anesthesia of Michigan III PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336444041 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians