Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John Hower work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John Hower at 4 hospitals: Ahn Wexford Hospital, Allegheny Valley Hospital, Nantucket Cottage Hospital and West Penn Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John Hower see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 7 practice locations, including Wexford, PA, Natrona Heights, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John Hower's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does John Hower accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John Hower 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 John Hower?
- (878) 332-4149, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John Hower's NPI number?
- 1871734194. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John Hower works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Hower at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Ahn Wexford HospitalWexford, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390334
- Allegheny Valley HospitalNatrona, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390032
- Nantucket Cottage HospitalNantucket, MA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 220177
- West Penn HospitalPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390090
Practice locations
Addresses where John Hower is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 12311 Perry HwyWexford, PA 15090
- 12311 Perry Hwy, Fl 1Wexford, PA 15090 (878) 332‑4149
- 12351 Perry HwyWexford, PA 15090 (412) 359‑6581
- 1301 Carlisle StNatrona Heights, PA 15065 (724) 226‑7380
- 1709 Union AveNatrona Heights, PA 15065
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Hower as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Allegheny Clinic2,389 clinicians in the group
- Nantucket Cottage Hospital87 clinicians in the group
- Nantucket Physicians Organization21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Wexford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wexford, PA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871734194 |
| 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