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Rheumatology

Thomas W. Howard, MD

Works at hospitals in Charleston, WV · West Virginia

Summary

Thomas W. Howard, MD (Rheumatology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Charleston, WV. NPI 1396713137. 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 Thomas W. Howard, 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

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
48Years since medical school (graduated 1978)
West Virginia University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Charleston Area Medical Center IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Thomas W. Howard work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas W. Howard at 1 hospital: Charleston Area Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Thomas W. Howard see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Charleston, WV and South Charleston, WV. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Thomas W. Howard's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Thomas W. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas W. Howard 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.
Does Thomas W. Howard offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Thomas W. Howard offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Thomas W. Howard?
(304) 205-7992, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Thomas W. Howard's NPI number?
1396713137. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Thomas W. Howard works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas W. Howard 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 Thomas W. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas W. Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Charleston Area Medical Center Inc985 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Rheumatology doctors in West Virginia →

Other rheumatologists in Charleston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, WV — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWest Virginia University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1978
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396713137
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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