Quick answers
- Does John J. Howard Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John J. Howard Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does John J. Howard Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 468 Original Medicare patients and 6,914 services for John J. Howard Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John J. Howard Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1356319354. 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 John J. Howard Jr., 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 | 468 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,914 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)2,400 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)2,154 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)393 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)264 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)209 services
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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Diabetes32%
- Osteoporosis27%
Practice locations
Addresses where John J. Howard Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1006 Ford AveOwensboro, KY 42301 (270) 688‑4845
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John J. Howard Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Owensboro Health, Inc189 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Owensboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Owensboro, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Owensboro Health, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356319354 |
| 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
- 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