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Otolaryngology

John L. Howard Ii, MD

Works at hospitals in Williamsburg, VA · Newport News, VA · Gloucester, VA … · Virginia

Summary

Dr. John L. Howard Ii, MD is an ENT doctor at 5408 Discovery Park Blvd, Suite 300, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: (757) 825-2500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, John L. Howard Ii had 1,841 Original Medicare patients and 22,904 services. NPI 1851388235. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John L. Howard Ii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does John L. Howard Ii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John L. Howard Ii 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 John L. Howard Ii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,841 Original Medicare patients and 22,904 services for John L. Howard Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is John L. Howard Ii's NPI number?
1851388235. 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 John L. Howard Ii, 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 patients1,841
Services billed to Medicare22,904
Different services or procedures58
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)9,230 services
  2. Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)4,254 services
  3. Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)3,157 services
  4. Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)1,794 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)972 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Ischemic heart disease21%
  • Anxiety20%

Hospitals where John L. Howard Ii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John L. Howard Ii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where John L. Howard Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John L. Howard Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hampton Roads Otolaryngology Associates PLLC20 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in Williamsburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Williamsburg, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hampton Roads Otolaryngology Associates PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851388235
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians