Active NPI 1225065535 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Scott F Howe , MD

Urology • Kearney, NE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Scott Howe, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Kearney, NE. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Howe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 123 W 31ST ST.

Dr. Howe is affiliated with Kearney Urology Center P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated, established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

123 W 31st St

Kearney, NE 688472916

Telephone 3082377719

Fax 3082366975

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kearney Urology Center P.c. Facility NPI 1710087036

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Kearney, NE

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs -3.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 40.5 Yrs

State Avg: 36.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Kearney, NE (89 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

39.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howe (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Kearney Specialty Average (40.5 Years) 40.5 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
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	431	291	$14.04	$3.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	384	257	$125.91	$83.16
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	284	189	$4.12	$3.94
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	138	19	$350.00	$179.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$225.00	$149.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	68	30	$65.29	$51.54
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	65	45	$380.77	$212.91
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	63	54	$75.00	$9.97
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	46	20	$42.00	$31.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	34	$175.00	$117.69
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	34	13	$140.00	$86.29
51710 Complicated change of bladder tube	30	15	$208.23	$122.72
51725 Simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder	13	13	$269.15	$195.64
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	12	11	$27.00	$22.47
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	12	11	$10.00	$3.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	447	306	$14.05	$3.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	385	266	$125.65	$83.49
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	297	199	$4.05	$3.94
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	210	24	$350.00	$172.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	100	53	$65.00	$52.03
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	67	50	$375.75	$220.31
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	54	24	$42.43	$30.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$206.86	$153.37
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	50	12	$140.00	$87.65
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	43	41	$75.00	$9.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	29	$175.81	$118.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	542	359	$14.06	$3.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	474	302	$116.84	$85.24
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	284	188	$4.07	$2.93
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	180	27	$350.00	$170.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	108	62	$65.00	$52.79
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	95	80	$75.00	$9.44
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	95	68	$346.00	$230.86
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	72	30	$42.36	$31.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$205.30	$153.64
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	63	18	$140.00	$90.95
J3315 Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg	57	17	$600.00	$337.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$171.43	$117.36
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	22	17	$10.00	$3.44
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	21	14	$108.81	$56.59
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	15	14	$27.00	$23.87
51725 Simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder	15	15	$252.07	$217.90
86386 Protein test for diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer	12	11	$50.00	$21.63
57288 Creation of sling around bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage	12	12	$850.00	$690.94
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	11	11	$225.00	$55.14
51726 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder	11	11	$336.00	$79.77
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$145.00	$132.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$167.27	$104.91
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$400.00	$228.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	597	389	$14.02	$4.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	531	352	$94.91	$83.89
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	317	210	$4.07	$2.98
J3315 Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg	258	34	$600.00	$453.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	114	59	$65.70	$51.08
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	102	74	$230.00	$219.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$203.80	$157.88
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	91	35	$42.00	$30.08
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	80	73	$75.00	$9.07
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	71	20	$144.23	$85.32
86386 Protein test for diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer	45	25	$50.00	$21.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$131.25	$122.55
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	21	19	$27.00	$24.11
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	18	18	$147.00	$68.66
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	15	15	$145.00	$131.38
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	14	$225.00	$54.77
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	14	14	$400.00	$235.38
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	13	12	$350.00	$125.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	607	390	$14.01	$3.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	548	369	$80.68	$71.14
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	317	206	$4.07	$2.97
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	283	35	$366.70	$221.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	138	75	$65.87	$42.78
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	114	87	$231.71	$196.02
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	105	27	$143.43	$87.19
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	94	37	$42.00	$29.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	93	93	$190.97	$156.10
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	84	76	$75.00	$9.37
86386 Protein test for diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer	66	42	$50.00	$21.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	59	$130.71	$103.49
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	24	21	$35.17	$24.35
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	21	15	$105.00	$69.00
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	21	18	$216.33	$64.10
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	19	18	$400.00	$235.90
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	19	18	$225.00	$54.77
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	19	18	$145.00	$135.62
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	16	13	$105.00	$57.90
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$175.00	$115.01
51725 Simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder	11	11	$239.00	$201.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	552	357	$14.02	$3.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	437	302	$81.27	$69.10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	225	160	$4.12	$2.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	181	129	$65.77	$41.35
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	171	28	$325.00	$222.88
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	109	79	$232.66	$175.66
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	99	80	$75.00	$11.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	93	93	$163.01	$152.21
86386 Protein test for diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer	87	54	$50.00	$21.34
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	72	22	$143.33	$84.44
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	70	66	$207.43	$190.74
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	60	30	$42.00	$28.52
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	59	33	$82.29	$68.59
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	44	43	$31.45	$23.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	25	$65.00	$24.02
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	38	36	$301.71	$134.76
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	29	28	$172.10	$73.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$160.00	$121.12
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	27	15	$105.00	$57.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$127.69	$101.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	22	$80.00	$48.23
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	24	23	$400.00	$232.80
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	24	23	$145.00	$118.56
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	24	23	$225.00	$53.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$110.00	$100.49
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	21	20	$105.00	$69.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$115.00	$66.91
52001 Irrigation and removal of multiple blood clots from bladder and urethra using an endoscope	13	12	$400.00	$243.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	503	310	$14.02	$3.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	390	276	$81.42	$64.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	173	127	$65.27	$38.42
J3315 Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg	171	24	$531.58	$304.59
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	163	123	$4.09	$2.91
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	99	72	$231.46	$143.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	96	96	$166.51	$144.77
86386 Protein test for diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer	79	50	$50.00	$21.13
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	75	22	$141.60	$79.86
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	66	53	$75.00	$13.53
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	65	37	$81.38	$63.91
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	63	62	$218.49	$177.56
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	58	26	$42.00	$26.82
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	58	54	$35.45	$15.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	31	$80.73	$45.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	27	$65.00	$22.58
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	40	39	$183.40	$54.64
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	31	27	$325.16	$111.11
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	27	26	$258.33	$105.13
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	24	15	$105.00	$55.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$160.00	$114.77
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	18	18	$342.50	$215.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$114.72	$94.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$114.71	$94.42
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	16	13	$119.38	$64.78
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	14	14	$145.00	$85.03
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	13	13	$1030.31	$651.59
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$316.92	$219.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$126.15	$67.40
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$225.00	$52.85
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	11	11	$88.64	$41.44
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$763.64	$365.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	449	290	$14.02	$4.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	434	322	$81.27	$63.71
J3315 Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg	219	31	$500.00	$355.93
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	153	125	$4.18	$2.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	112	77	$65.71	$37.39
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	97	76	$230.00	$142.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	78	78	$162.95	$142.49
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	71	34	$42.00	$27.82
86386 Protein test for diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer	70	52	$50.00	$21.39
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	65	29	$144.62	$77.72
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	55	52	$75.00	$16.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	48	$84.15	$44.84
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	51	48	$208.33	$178.55
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	48	41	$33.13	$15.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$107.00	$93.97
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	34	29	$325.88	$91.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$110.00	$93.59
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	32	22	$80.00	$63.75
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	28	26	$173.00	$49.38
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	22	18	$794.95	$514.65
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	19	19	$281.84	$206.07
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	18	18	$156.67	$75.59
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	18	$225.00	$49.70
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	17	16	$357.65	$211.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$115.33	$66.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$177.69	$113.37
51040 Incision of bladder with drainage	11	11	$333.64	$232.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License NE 19792

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

47057331013 (NE)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kearney Urology Center P.c.

804 22nd Ave, Kearney, NE 688452206

Phone: 3084553600

Kearney Urology Center P.c.

123 W 31st St, Kearney, NE 688472916

Phone: 3082377719

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Garrett Pohlman , MD

Urology

NPI 1437378171

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Earl Larson , MD

Urology

NPI 1598792509

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Laroy Williams , MD

Urology

NPI 1619904927

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 February 12, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 12, 2013

Registered at 123 W 31ST ST, KEARNEY, NE 688472916 (Tel: 3082377719)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2013

Registered at 123 W 31ST ST, KEARNEY, NE 688472916 (Tel: 3082377719)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 12, 2013

Recorded as SCOTT HOWE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 12, 2013

Urology (License #19792 in NE)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225065535

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 26, 2006

Last Update: February 12, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

123 W 31st St

Kearney, NE 688472916

Phone: 3082377719

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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