Quick answers
- Where does John F. Hower see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Lakeland, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John F. Hower's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Vascular Surgery.
- Does John F. Hower accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John F. Hower 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 John F. Hower?
- (863) 284-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John F. Hower's NPI number?
- 1417928680. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where John F. Hower is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 3030 Harden BlvdLakeland, FL 33803 (863) 284‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John F. Hower as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc536 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in Lakeland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417928680 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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