Quick answers
- Does George A. Howard Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George A. Howard Iii 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 George A. Howard Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,171 Original Medicare patients and 1,691 services for George A. Howard Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George A. Howard Iii's NPI number?
- 1598767071. 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 George A. Howard Iii, 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 | 1,171 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,691 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)683 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)303 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)65 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76641)62 services
- Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76775)57 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes33%
- Osteoporosis29%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where George A. Howard Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 299 Doctors DrJacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 577‑1171
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598767071 |
| 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 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