Dr. Harold Howe, MD - Colon & Rectal Surgery in Valdosta, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Harold Howe, MD is a registered Colon & Rectal Surgery practitioner in Valdosta, GA. With approximately 14 years of clinical practice since completing medical education in 2012, Dr. Howe provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 2409 N PATTERSON ST STE 200.

Dr. Howe is affiliated with Sgmc Physician Network Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2409 N Patterson St Ste 200

Valdosta, GA 316022512

Telephone 2293331711

Fax 2293331719

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Valdosta, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 14.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Valdosta, GA (81 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howe (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Valdosta Specialty Average (14.0 Years) 14.0 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
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	42	19	$122.81	$46.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	32	$159.67	$84.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$231.88	$101.89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$429.83	$123.60
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	13	13	$195.46	$105.05
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$313.17	$78.26
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$619.91	$163.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	58	27	$113.26	$47.60
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	26	18	$203.23	$75.59
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	25	$390.96	$124.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	23	$147.50	$84.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$213.70	$105.07
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$290.93	$79.67
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$841.57	$152.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	68	39	$191.85	$68.72
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	44	41	$364.25	$130.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	32	$135.20	$86.83
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	24	22	$110.54	$106.23
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	15	$102.84	$37.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$200.00	$107.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$209.92	$122.47
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$792.55	$161.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	60	24	$187.00	$69.99
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	11	$102.00	$37.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$357.00	$132.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$336.00	$162.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$196.00	$108.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$133.00	$87.91
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$770.00	$180.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	13	$99.00	$43.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$234.00	$104.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$234.00	$103.08
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	60	57	$187.00	$90.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	31	$158.00	$70.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	28	$99.00	$42.80
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	31	21	$600.00	$259.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$233.00	$104.27
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	11	11	$1288.00	$252.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	23	23	$187.00	$82.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$234.00	$97.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-29

Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License GA 87668

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 2018-00638

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SC LL34674

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sgmc Physician Network Inc

2417 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 316022512

Phone: 2294334310

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 05, 2023

Registered at 2409 N PATTERSON ST STE 200, VALDOSTA, GA 316022512 (Tel: 2293331711)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2023

Registered at 2409 N PATTERSON ST STE 200, VALDOSTA, GA 316022512 (Tel: 2293331711)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 05, 2023

Surgery (License #2018-00638 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location August 20, 2018

Registered at 701 GROVE RD, 3RD FLOOR SUPPORT TOWER, GREENVILLE, SC 29605 (Tel: 8644551435)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 20, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 60447, CHARLOTTE, NC 282600447

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NPI Profile Active May 24, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 24, 2012

Registered at 701 GROVE RD, 3RD FLOOR SUPPORT TOWER, GREENVILLE, SC 296055611 (Tel: 8644551435)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 24, 2012

Registered at 701 GROVE RD, 3RD FLOOR SUPPORT TOWER, GREENVILLE, SC 296055611 (Tel: 8644551435)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 24, 2012

Recorded as HAROLD HOWE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 24, 2012

Surgery (License #LL34674 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Medicare Profile & Education

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sgmc Physician Network Inc

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Career & Practice History Timeline

Patient & Community Reviews

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