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Active NPI 1083980015 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melanie Hamilton Howell , MD

Surgery • Hackensack, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melanie Howell, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Hackensack, NJ. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Howell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 50 PASSAIC ST.

Dr. Howell is affiliated with Excelcare Medical Associates Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

50 Passaic St

Hackensack, NJ 076014309

Telephone 2016460010
Fax 2016460600
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Hackensack, NJ

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -3.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
35 Specialists

Practicing in Hackensack, NJ (815 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howell (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Hackensack Specialty Average (17.3 Years) 17.3 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
31 20 $143.00 $61.15
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
20 17 $72.94 $47.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 13 $202.00 $92.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-01-28
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NJ 25MA12441900

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 NY 294821

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 MD D83330

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

Excelcare Medical Associates Pa

50 Passaic St, Hackensack, NJ 076014309

Phone: 2014873355

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

16 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 28, 2025

Registered at 50 PASSAIC ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 076014309 (Tel: 2016460010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 28, 2025

Registered at 3 UNIVERSITY PLZ STE 205, HACKENSACK, NJ 076016208 (Tel: 2018333599)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 28, 2025

Surgery (License #294821 in NY)

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2019

Registered at 121 DEKALB AVE # NP201, BROOKLYN, NY 112015493 (Tel: 7182508920)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2019

Registered at 121 DEKALB AVE # NP201, BROOKLYN, NY 112015493 (Tel: 7182508920)

NPI Profile Active August 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2017

Registered at 4940 EASTERN AVE FL 3, BALTIMORE, MD 212242735 (Tel: 4105500409)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2017

Registered at 9910 FRANKLIN SQUARE DR, BALTIMORE, MD 212364902 (Tel: (410) 933-6423)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2017

Recorded as MELANIE HOWELL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2017

Surgery (License #D83330 in MD)

NPI Profile Active March 23, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 23, 2012

Registered at 600 E 233RD ST, 4TH FLOOR, BRONX, NY 104662604 (Tel: 7189209523)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2012

Registered at 201 SHETLAND WAY, GREER, SC 296502831 (Tel: 8642308901)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 23, 2012

Recorded as MELANIE HOWELL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 23, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 23, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083980015
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 23, 2012
Last Update: January 28, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3 University Plz Ste 205

Hackensack, NJ 076016208

Phone: 2018333599

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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