James Murray Howard, MD - Medicare Urology in Petoskey, MI

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James Murray Howard, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Petoskey, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Compass Healthcare Plc and his current practice location is 405 N Division Rd, Suite 2, Petoskey, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 487-2270.

James Murray Howard is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301405817) 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 1841304961.

Contact Information

James Murray Howard, MD
405 N Division Rd, Suite 2,
Petoskey, MI 49770-9045
(231) 487-2270
(231) 487-6168

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Murray Howard
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience39 Years
Location405 N Division Rd, Petoskey, Michigan
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:
  • James Murray Howard attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841304961
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052337441
  • Enrollment ID: I20110215000192

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Murray Howard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841304961NPI-NPPES
4086021MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 4301405817 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Oaklawn HospitalMarshall, MIHospital
Hillsdale HospitalHillsdale, MIHospital
Mclaren Greater LansingLansing, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Compass Healthcare Plc600204589556

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. James Murray Howard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMunson Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083761860
PECOS PAC ID: 3072426287
Enrollment ID: O20040108000904
Entity NameCompass Healthcare Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932533692
PECOS PAC ID: 6002045895
Enrollment ID: O20140127000294

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. James Murray Howard 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
James Murray Howard, MD
405 N Division Rd, Suite 2,
Petoskey, MI 49770-9045

Ph: (231) 487-2270		James Murray Howard, MD
405 N Division Rd, Suite 2,
Petoskey, MI 49770-9045

Ph: (231) 487-2270

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