Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Michael S. Howard work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Michael S. Howard at 5 hospitals: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco, Carrollton Regional Medical Center, Legent Orthopedic Hospital, Legent Surgical Hospital Plano and Methodist Hospital for Surgery. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Michael S. Howard see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Plano, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Michael S. Howard's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Michael S. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael S. 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 Michael S. Howard?
- (972) 250-5700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Michael S. Howard's NPI number?
- 1568586550. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Michael S. Howard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael S. Howard at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - FriscoFrisco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450853
- Carrollton Regional Medical CenterCarrollton, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450730
- Legent Orthopedic HospitalGrapevine, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670265
- Legent Surgical Hospital PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670322
- Methodist Hospital for SurgeryAddison, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670073
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael S. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 5228 W Plano PkwyPlano, TX 75093 (972) 250‑5700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael S. Howard as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Texas Star Orthopedic Institute LLC22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Plano
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Plano, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568586550 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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