Quick answers
- Does Howard W. Loveless Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard W. Loveless 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 Howard W. Loveless Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 431 Original Medicare patients and 1,661 services for Howard W. Loveless Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard W. Loveless Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1467427757. 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 Howard W. Loveless 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 patients | 431 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,661 |
| Different services or procedures | 76 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)506 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)426 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)123 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)98 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)92 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Howard W. Loveless Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard W. Loveless 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.
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard W. Loveless Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 137 Medical LnPollocksville, NC 28573 (252) 633‑1010
- 2000 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560
- 2000 Neuse Blvd, CNew Bern, NC 28560 (252) 633‑8024
- 2604 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562
- 2636 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562 (252) 636‑1919
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard W. Loveless Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinaeast Physicians208 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinaeast Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467427757 |
| 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