Quick answers
- Does Leonard F. Howard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leonard F. Howard 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 Leonard F. Howard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 432 services for Leonard F. Howard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leonard F. Howard's NPI number?
- 1841227923. 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 Leonard F. 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 | 107 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 432 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)50 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)26 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)26 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)20 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Leonard F. Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3471 Courtyard WayColumbus, GA 31909 (706) 813‑4420
- 4256 N Valdosta RdValdosta, GA 31602 (229) 433‑8200
- 520 Griffin Ave, Suite AValdosta, GA 31601 (229) 433‑7340
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leonard F. Howard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellstreet of Georgia PC430 clinicians in the group
- SGMC Affiliated Services LLC40 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellstreet of Georgia PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841227923 |
| 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