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Diagnostic Radiology

Clifford Howard, MD

Works at hospitals in Winston-Salem, NC · Thomasville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Clifford Howard, MD (Diagnostic Radiology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Winston-Salem, NC and Thomasville, NC. NPI 1861614430. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Clifford Howard, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Diagnostic RadiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
24Years since medical school (graduated 2002)
MaleGender (as listed)
Essen Medical Associates, PCGroup practice (+3 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Clifford Howard work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Clifford Howard at 2 hospitals: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Clifford Howard see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 15 practice locations, including Wake Forest, NC, King, NC and Winston Salem, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Clifford Howard's specialty?
Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty.
Does Clifford Howard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifford Howard 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 Clifford Howard?
(919) 781-1437, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Clifford Howard's NPI number?
1861614430. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Clifford Howard works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clifford Howard at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Clifford Howard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 15; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Clifford Howard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Essen Medical Associates, PC266 clinicians in the group
  • Triad Radiology Associates PLLC76 clinicians in the group
  • Raleigh Radiology WakeMed Imaging, LLC57 clinicians in the group
  • Raleigh Radiology LLC56 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Wake Forest

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wake Forest, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861614430
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians