Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James E. Howell work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James E. Howell at 1 hospital: Johnston Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James E. Howell see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Smithfield, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James E. Howell's specialty?
- Medicare lists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) as the primary specialty.
- Does James E. Howell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James E. 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 James E. Howell?
- (919) 938-6629, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James E. Howell's NPI number?
- 1659482172. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James E. Howell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James E. Howell at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340090
Practice locations
Addresses where James E. Howell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 509 N Brightleaf BlvdSmithfield, NC 27577 (919) 938‑6629
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James E. Howell as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Johnston Health Services Corporation33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), North Carolina →
Other nurse anesthetists in Smithfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Smithfield, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659482172 |
| 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