Eric Blake Howell, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Billings, MT

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Eric Blake Howell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Billings, Montana. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Billings Clinic, Billings Clinic and his current practice location is 801 N 29th St, Billings, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 238-2500.

Eric Blake Howell is licensed to practice in Washington (license number ML60371017) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1942543608.

Contact Information

Eric Blake Howell, MD
801 N 29th St,
Billings, MT 59101-0905
(406) 238-2500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameEric Blake Howell
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience11 Years
Location801 N 29th St, Billings, Montana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Eric Blake Howell attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942543608
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/01/2013
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678881703
  • Enrollment ID: I20190621000588

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric Blake Howell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942543608NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ML60371017 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Billings ClinicBillings, MTHospital
Cody Regional HealthCody, WYHospital
Livingston HealthcareLivingston, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Billings Clinic6002993516677
Billings Clinic6002993516677

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Eric Blake Howell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBillings Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326104845
PECOS PAC ID: 6002993516
Enrollment ID: O20080430000212

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Eric Blake Howell is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Eric Blake Howell, MD
Po Box 35100,
Billings, MT 59107-5100

Ph: (406) 238-2500		Eric Blake Howell, MD
801 N 29th St,
Billings, MT 59101-0905

Ph: (406) 238-2500

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