Quick answers
- Does William L. Howe Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William L. Howe Ii 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 William L. Howe Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 1,366 services for William L. Howe Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William L. Howe Ii's NPI number?
- 1447241328. 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 William L. Howe Ii, 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 | 172 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,366 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)330 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)209 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)154 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)138 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)124 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis53%
- Depression30%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where William L. Howe Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William L. Howe Ii 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.
- Baptist HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100093
- Gulf Breeze HospitalGulf Breeze, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100266
- Sacred Heart HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100025
Practice locations
Addresses where William L. Howe Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1573 Nantahala Beach RdGulf Breeze, FL 32563 (850) 934‑3311
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Gulf Breeze
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gulf Breeze, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447241328 |
| 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