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Jeremy L. Howes, MD

Works at hospitals in Wichita, KS · Hoisington, KS · Hays, KS … · Kansas

Summary

Dr. Jeremy L. Howes, MD is a general surgeon at 250 W 9th St, Hoisington, KS 67544. Phone: (620) 653-2114. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jeremy L. Howes had 439 Original Medicare patients and 1,049 services. NPI 1447478128. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jeremy L. Howes, 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 Jeremy L. Howes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeremy L. Howes 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 Jeremy L. Howes see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 439 Original Medicare patients and 1,049 services for Jeremy L. Howes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jeremy L. Howes's NPI number?
1447478128. 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 Jeremy L. Howes, 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 patients439
Services billed to Medicare1,049
Different services or procedures112
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)232 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)77 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)74 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)69 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)56 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%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Depression33%

Hospitals where Jeremy L. Howes works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeremy L. Howes 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 Jeremy L. Howes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jeremy L. Howes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hays Medical Center Inc191 clinicians in the group
  • Wichita Surgical Specialists PA60 clinicians in the group
  • The Clara Barton Hospital Association Inc Hoisington Kansas37 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Kansas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hays Medical Center Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447478128
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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