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Orthopedic Surgery

Robert G. Howard Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Raleigh, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Robert G. Howard Jr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 3024 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610. Phone: (919) 350-7856. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Robert G. Howard Jr. had 164 Original Medicare patients and 1,084 services. NPI 1427119189. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 3024 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610 · Directions
  • Phone: (919) 350‑7856
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
  • Group practice: WakeMed Specialists Group LLC
  • Medical school: Boston University School Of Medicine · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert G. Howard Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Robert G. Howard Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert G. 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 Robert G. Howard Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 164 Original Medicare patients and 1,084 services for Robert G. Howard Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Robert G. Howard Jr.'s NPI number?
1427119189. 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 Robert G. 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 patients164
Services billed to Medicare1,084
Different services or procedures83
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)88 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)53 services
  3. X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (73552)47 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)33 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)25 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%
  • Arthritis66%
  • Anxiety41%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%

Hospitals where Robert G. Howard Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert G. Howard Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert G. Howard Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert G. Howard Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • WakeMed Specialists Group LLC876 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Raleigh

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in WakeMed Specialists Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBoston University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427119189
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians