Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard Howell work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard Howell at 2 hospitals: Mease Dunedin Hospital and Morton Plant Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard Howell see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Clearwater, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard Howell's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Richard Howell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Howell 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 Richard Howell?
- (813) 978-9700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard Howell's NPI number?
- 1609139336. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard Howell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Howell at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Mease Dunedin HospitalDunedin, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100043
- Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100127
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Howell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1011 Jeffords St, Bldg BClearwater, FL 33756 (813) 978‑9700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Howell as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl553 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609139336 |
| 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