Dr Joseph Howells, DO - Medicare Internal Medicine in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA

Dr Joseph Howells, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington. His current practice location is 9040 Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 968-0208.

Dr Joseph Howells is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5101021474) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1861837304.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Howells, DO
9040 Jackson Ave,
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-1000
(253) 968-0208
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Howells
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology
Location9040 Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861837304
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2013
  • Last Update Date: 12/11/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052533684
  • Enrollment ID: I20231215003126

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Howells such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861837304NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 5101021474 (Michigan)Primary

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. Dr Joseph Howells 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 NameMunson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326124058
PECOS PAC ID: 4284528035
Enrollment ID: O20040211001170

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. Dr Joseph Howells 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
Dr Joseph Howells, DO
9040 Jackson Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98431-0001

Ph: (253) 968-3885
Dr Joseph Howells, DO
9040 Jackson Ave,
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-1000

Ph: (253) 968-0208

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA

Dr. Cesar Jose Rosa, D.O.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9040a Jackson Avenue, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431
Phone: 954-803-0395    
Dr. Jonathan P Francis, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9040a Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-1475    
Jasmine T Daniels, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9040 Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-2504    Fax: 253-968-1136
Dr. Nathan Mercer, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9040 Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-2462    Fax: 253-968-2972
Ada Hoffman, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9040 Fitzsimmons Dr, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-0208    
Kelvin K Chan, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9040a Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-1110    
Dr. Jason Elliott Sapp, MD, MHPE
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9040a Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-2462    Fax: 253-968-6284

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