Active NPI 1083687511 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Dean C. Howard , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Concord, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dean Howard, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Concord, MA. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1982, Dr. Howard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 54 BAKER AVENUE EXT.

Dr. Howard is affiliated with Orthopedic Affiliates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established 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

54 Baker Avenue Ext

Concord, MA 017422137

Telephone 9783691337

Fax 9783713164

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopedic Affiliates Inc Facility NPI 1891861050

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Boston University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Concord, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

44 Yrs +15.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.2 Yrs

State Avg: 28.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Concord, MA (746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

71.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howard (44 Years) 44 Yrs

Concord Specialty Average (28.2 Years) 28.2 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	640	61	$5.00	$0.99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	158	80	$274.30	$79.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	89	$330.80	$98.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	99	63	$214.14	$62.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	96	$463.33	$118.03
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	84	21	$500.00	$123.17
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	44	44	$270.00	$66.59
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	37	29	$147.84	$47.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	25	$154.17	$41.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$429.38	$139.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$593.75	$181.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	410	43	$5.00	$1.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	158	63	$289.62	$83.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	148	101	$290.00	$99.52
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	120	25	$220.00	$127.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$390.00	$123.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	23	$158.33	$42.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	32	$390.00	$140.43
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	31	31	$269.68	$68.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	25	$151.61	$63.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$500.00	$181.91
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	21	18	$153.81	$49.82
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	13	$150.00	$47.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	447	43	$5.00	$1.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	197	77	$292.79	$86.48
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	191	41	$220.00	$130.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	191	130	$282.46	$100.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	49	$380.82	$138.82
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	54	50	$226.30	$62.61
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	37	26	$151.35	$44.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$384.29	$125.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$500.00	$185.73
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	21	$145.77	$49.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	18	$150.00	$63.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	221	92	$260.63	$84.10
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	176	42	$220.00	$135.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	144	108	$250.00	$102.07
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	76	57	$20.00	$10.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	46	$150.00	$64.03
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	50	48	$168.00	$65.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$350.00	$126.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	35	33	$119.43	$44.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$350.00	$145.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$486.21	$187.56
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	24	23	$150.00	$53.33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	17	$614.71	$216.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	140	52	$271.43	$83.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	92	$250.00	$84.11
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	109	23	$220.00	$143.58
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	44	43	$159.09	$58.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	31	$150.00	$51.58
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	36	29	$20.00	$11.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$350.00	$120.83
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	30	22	$117.33	$41.23
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	20	$150.00	$52.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$460.00	$182.82
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	13	$138.46	$53.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$350.00	$122.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	199	77	$246.23	$74.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	143	118	$250.00	$82.13
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	141	35	$220.00	$141.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	100	71	$150.00	$50.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$350.00	$119.69
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	53	45	$20.00	$12.19
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	53	52	$165.66	$56.72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	37	32	$150.00	$49.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$350.00	$119.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$460.00	$180.17
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	14	$108.95	$33.44
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	17	16	$133.82	$47.97
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$118.00	$38.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	190	85	$252.63	$71.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	125	$250.00	$75.90
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	128	27	$220.00	$143.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	104	86	$150.00	$46.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	80	$350.00	$110.07
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	62	55	$20.00	$13.02
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	51	47	$137.65	$44.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	31	$350.00	$108.84
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	32	28	$150.00	$44.96
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	26	23	$90.00	$31.73
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	17	14	$108.24	$36.59
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$420.00	$129.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$460.00	$163.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	188	73	$184.79	$73.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	156	112	$147.12	$78.17
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	127	94	$111.98	$46.69
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	88	13	$220.00	$85.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$221.15	$115.34
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	75	19	$220.00	$152.26
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	64	47	$20.00	$11.22
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	52	49	$165.00	$56.22
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	44	38	$88.86	$31.50
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	40	37	$99.13	$46.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$319.58	$169.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	34	$208.06	$114.76
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	30	17	$93.00	$36.29
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$362.50	$210.26
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$340.00	$141.82
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	13	$115.00	$40.05
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	12	$92.31	$35.95

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MA 207X00000X

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harvard Pilgrim

17960 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Fallon

39109 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts

707105 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopedic Affiliates Inc

133 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 018863198

Phone: 9783695391

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Margaret Helming , MD

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine

NPI 1366415689

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Robin Grimes , PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant

NPI 1508088543

PHYSICIANASSISTANT

Dr. John Blute , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1982678397

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 02, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 02, 2016

Registered at 54 BAKER AVENUE EXT, CONCORD, MA 017422137 (Tel: 9783691337)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 02, 2016

Registered at 54 BAKER AVENUE EXT, CONCORD, MA 017422137 (Tel: 9783691337)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 02, 2016

Recorded as DEAN HOWARD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 02, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #207X00000X in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083687511

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 07, 2006

Last Update: November 02, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

54 Baker Avenue Ext

Concord, MA 017422137

Phone: 9783691337

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