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Active NPI 1669457487 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Thomas Howard , MD

Plastic Surgery • Bethesda, MD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Howard, MD is a certified Plastic Surgery practicing in Bethesda, MD. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1997, Dr. Howard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8930 BROWN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY BLDG 9 FL2 RM 2624.

Dr. Howard is affiliated with Luminis Health Medical Group, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, implantation of biologic implant to soft tissue. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8930 Brown Drive Plastic Surgery Bldg 9 Fl2 Rm 2624

Bethesda, MD 208891610

Telephone 3013194226
Fax 3012950226

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Plastic Surgery in Bethesda, MD

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs -6.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 35.0 Yrs
State Avg: 30.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Bethesda, MD (126 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howard (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Bethesda Specialty Average (35.0 Years) 35.0 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
41 41 $315.00 $185.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17 15 $146.65 $93.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $260.00 $142.13
15777 Implantation of biologic implant to soft tissue
11 11 $509.55 $292.16
15860 Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap
11 11 $215.00 $58.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Plastic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License MD D82435

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License VA 0101057957

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

Luminis Health Medical Group, Llc

4175 N Hanson Court, Bowie, MD 207163181

Phone: 4434815300

Luminis Health Medical Group, Llc

2000 Medical Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 214013742

Luminis Health Medical Group, Llc

8118 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 207063574

Phone: 3015528118

Luminis Health Medical Group, Llc

2000 Medical Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 214013742

Phone: 4434813400

Luminis Health Medical Group, Llc

4175 N Hanson Ct, Bowie, MD 207163181

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Ryan Restrepo , MD

Plastic Surgery

NPI 1124287370

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ean Saberski , MD

Plastic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

NPI 1164787909

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 30, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 30, 2017

Registered at 8930 BROWN DRIVE PLASTIC SURGERY BLDG 9 FL2 RM 2624, BETHESDA, MD 208891610 (Tel: 3013194226)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 30, 2017

Registered at 9413 WINTERSET DR, POTOMAC, MD 208542845

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 30, 2017

Recorded as ROBERT HOWARD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 30, 2017

Surgery (License #0101057957 in VA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 30, 2017

Plastic Surgery (License #D82435 in MD)

NPI Profile Active February 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 13, 2008

Registered at 3200 DOWNWOOD CIR NW, SUITE 640A C/O CATHY MCCRARY, ATLANTA, GA 303271610 (Tel: 6784207045)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2008

Registered at 32 ROANOKE AVE NE, ATLANTA, GA 303054354

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2008

Recorded as ROBERT HOWARD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2008

Plastic Surgery (License #057822 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669457487
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 14, 2005
Last Update: August 30, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

9413 Winterset Dr

Potomac, MD 208542845

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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