Matthew A Howard Iii, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Iowa City, IA

Matthew A Howard Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Iowa City, Iowa. He went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice State University Of Iowa and his current practice location is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 356-8468.

Matthew A Howard Iii is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 29258) 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 1770576803.

Contact Information

Matthew A Howard Iii, MD
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
(319) 356-8468
(319) 353-6605

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMatthew A Howard Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience39 Years
Location200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa
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:
  • Matthew A Howard Iii attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770576803
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800999780
  • Enrollment ID: I20100128000042

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Matthew A Howard Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770576803NPI-NPPES
0100438MedicaidIA
12315OtherIAWELLMARK BC/BS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 29258 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa city, IAHospital
St Lukes HospitalCedar rapids, IAHospital
Great River Medical CenterWest burlington, IAHospital
Allen HospitalWaterloo, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
State University Of Iowa76188842301549

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. Matthew A Howard Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameState University Of Iowa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477554814
PECOS PAC ID: 7618884230
Enrollment ID: O20031107000060

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. Matthew A Howard Iii 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
Matthew A Howard Iii, MD
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (319) 356-8468
Matthew A Howard Iii, MD
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (319) 356-8468

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Neurological Surgery Doctors in Iowa City, IA

Dr. Clayton Lawrence Rosinski, MD
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Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-7643    
Dr. Dia Al Haq Al Halalmeh, MD
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Patrick W Hitchon, MD
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Phone: 319-356-2775    Fax: 319-353-6605
Jeremy D Greenlee, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-2771    Fax: 319-353-6605
Asad Mehmood Lak, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-7643    
Dr. Joshua Bauer, MD, MS
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-2237    
Dr. Shafik N. Wassef, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Radiology, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-4319    

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