Quick answers
- Where does Chris L. Howard see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Lexington, VA, Salem, VA and Blacksburg, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Chris L. Howard's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Chris L. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chris L. Howard 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 Chris L. Howard?
- (540) 591-9456, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Chris L. Howard's NPI number?
- 1467469775. 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 Chris L. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 110 Houston St, Suite DLexington, VA 24450 (540) 591‑9456
- 1935 W Main StSalem, VA 24153 (540) 302‑0190
- 215 Gilbert StBlacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 731‑2436
- 434 Peppers Ferry NW RdChristiansburg, VA 24073 (540) 382‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chris L. Howard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Carilion Healthcare Corporation536 clinicians in the group
- Carilion Emergency Services Inc67 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, VA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467469775 |
| 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