Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Howard may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard J. Howard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 49 Original Medicare patients and 102 services for Richard J. Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Howard's NPI number?
- 1568442895. 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 Richard J. Howard, 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 | 49 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 102 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety33%
- Depression27%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Richard J. Howard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Howard 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.
- Brookings Health SystemBrookings, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430008
- Sioux Falls Specialty HospitalSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 430090
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6301 S Minnesota Ave, Suite 300Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568442895 |
| 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