Active NPI 1205070901 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Edgar Howell , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Montgomery, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Howell, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Montgomery, AL. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Howell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 454 TAYLOR RD.

Dr. Howell is affiliated with Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

454 Taylor Rd

Montgomery, AL 361173563

Telephone 3346139000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, Llc Facility NPI 1861432239

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Montgomery, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -14.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.4 Yrs

State Avg: 27.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

19 Specialists

Practicing in Montgomery, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howell (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Montgomery Specialty Average (31.4 Years) 31.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	4,080	42	$22.00	$6.45
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,703	232	$35.00	$6.86
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	768	12	$25.00	$8.08
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	576	12	$24.00	$17.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	517	376	$131.00	$80.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	358	248	$187.71	$63.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	211	179	$170.00	$115.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	195	195	$179.00	$98.31
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	192	189	$148.00	$39.91
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	174	135	$109.00	$29.44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	170	151	$56.00	$40.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	83	77	$90.00	$50.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$242.00	$144.65
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	66	66	$7553.00	$1077.19
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	62	62	$7488.00	$1129.88
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	54	39	$230.00	$99.02
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	45	44	$122.00	$34.15
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	29	29	$67.00	$47.08
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	19	19	$196.00	$34.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$379.00	$158.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,060	31	$20.20	$6.45
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,510	227	$12.75	$6.42
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	832	11	$23.61	$16.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	556	395	$101.98	$81.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	352	239	$155.53	$65.42
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	297	187	$93.20	$30.20
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	253	214	$56.00	$40.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	182	182	$141.20	$101.71
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	172	170	$122.33	$40.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	157	151	$141.02	$116.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$184.67	$148.61
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	72	70	$6531.15	$1175.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	68	67	$71.21	$51.88
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	67	61	$106.78	$33.84
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	52	47	$6624.23	$1140.98
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	36	30	$149.25	$105.05
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	29	29	$124.83	$34.75
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	23	23	$67.00	$46.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,320	16	$20.00	$9.15
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,241	184	$7.00	$6.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	467	338	$89.43	$80.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	283	201	$145.51	$66.71
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	265	170	$90.00	$30.72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	256	186	$56.00	$42.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	185	148	$66.00	$52.55
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	156	151	$116.00	$41.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	131	$125.93	$112.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	129	129	$124.00	$103.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$177.00	$155.95
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	76	72	$6306.00	$1203.72
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	51	44	$105.00	$36.42
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	51	36	$144.12	$106.60
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	51	48	$6306.00	$1224.53
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	45	33	$1430.00	$1181.13
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	29	29	$80.00	$49.75
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	25	$121.00	$35.58
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	20	20	$67.00	$47.94
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	20	11	$55.00	$32.63
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	14	$116.00	$30.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,174	188	$7.00	$6.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	515	371	$75.00	$73.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	328	238	$154.55	$69.71
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	260	200	$56.00	$42.03
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	234	144	$90.00	$31.25
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	166	151	$116.00	$41.03
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	137	85	$1218.03	$1142.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	135	$124.00	$105.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	122	$106.00	$102.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	117	101	$66.00	$52.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$177.00	$159.57
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	65	64	$6306.00	$1232.19
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	48	46	$6306.00	$1241.62
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	35	23	$100.00	$33.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	32	32	$105.00	$36.12
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	27	24	$80.00	$50.08
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	23	23	$121.00	$35.23
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	16	15	$116.00	$29.73
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	13	13	$153.00	$37.52
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	12	12	$67.00	$49.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	967	147	$7.00	$6.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	499	362	$74.60	$70.09
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	300	215	$128.76	$64.62
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	217	128	$90.00	$30.21
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	215	165	$56.00	$39.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	149	149	$124.00	$98.83
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	144	130	$116.00	$39.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	131	109	$66.00	$42.13
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	127	98	$1100.00	$1092.99
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	59	57	$6306.00	$1293.02
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	40	39	$6306.00	$1309.42
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	33	29	$105.00	$35.75
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	31	13	$100.00	$31.81
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	11	$116.00	$28.91
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	20	19	$80.00	$50.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$106.00	$103.46
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	16	16	$153.00	$35.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$177.00	$156.84
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	12	12	$4232.00	$1149.57
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$121.00	$35.08
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	11	11	$67.00	$47.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,212	202	$7.00	$6.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	559	379	$71.21	$67.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	305	224	$116.00	$59.94
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	251	161	$90.00	$28.84
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	233	174	$56.00	$37.63
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	111	99	$105.00	$32.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	109	109	$177.00	$153.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	92	$124.00	$97.86
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	69	52	$1100.00	$1059.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$107.04	$97.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	67	59	$66.00	$41.44
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	63	60	$6306.00	$1191.97
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	61	59	$6306.00	$1196.39
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	27	25	$41.00	$27.91
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	22	22	$54.00	$33.14
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	20	20	$53.00	$23.40
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$175.00	$129.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,016	35	$18.00	$11.75
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	864	127	$7.00	$6.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	479	309	$71.08	$62.94
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	231	149	$116.00	$57.24
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	200	122	$90.00	$25.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	142	109	$56.00	$33.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$170.05	$134.65
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	65	58	$105.00	$28.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$114.60	$91.99
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	37	25	$1100.00	$759.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$106.00	$85.07
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	36	34	$6306.00	$1160.06
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	31	31	$6306.00	$1177.22
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	28	$162.20	$120.75
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	13	$100.00	$26.65
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	17	11	$44.00	$24.59
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	17	11	$74.00	$23.98
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	14	13	$54.00	$29.54
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	12	11	$41.00	$25.46
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	11	11	$80.00	$46.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,352	36	$18.00	$12.41
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	976	146	$7.00	$5.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	560	309	$71.14	$60.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	256	151	$116.91	$52.44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	170	116	$56.00	$33.57
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	147	100	$90.00	$23.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	142	$111.44	$88.80
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	66	55	$105.00	$28.88
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	39	30	$1100.00	$852.30
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	37	21	$100.00	$25.75
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	32	24	$74.00	$22.85
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	31	29	$6153.45	$1109.26
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	24	$6124.12	$1108.43
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	25	18	$100.00	$24.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$162.00	$125.25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	16	$116.00	$24.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$153.00	$118.89
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	16	13	$90.00	$24.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$106.00	$88.16
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	15	15	$54.00	$30.71
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$121.00	$24.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$58.00	$36.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-01

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL MD.34143

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

174221 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons Llc

454 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL 361173563

Phone: 3346139000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2024

Recorded as ROBERT HOWELL, MD

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NPI Profile Active August 14, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 14, 2015

Registered at 454 TAYLOR RD, MONTGOMERY, AL 361173563 (Tel: 3346139000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 14, 2015

Registered at 454 TAYLOR RD, MONTGOMERY, AL 361173563 (Tel: 3346139000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 14, 2015

Recorded as ROBERT HOWELL, M.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 14, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD.34143 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 24, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205070901

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 24, 2009

Last Update: April 01, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

454 Taylor Rd

Montgomery, AL 361173563

Phone: 3346139000

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