About
RICHARD HOWARD, DO is an orthopedic surgery located at 2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD in SAINT LOUIS, MO.
Richard Howard is one of 263 orthopedic providers listed in SAINT LOUIS, MO on AdvOrtho.
Practice at a glance
In 2024, 100% of Richard Howard's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was hand and wrist work. Their most frequent service was injection into tendon or ligament for 25 Medicare patients.
Distinct procedures
4
Medicare patients
72
busiest single service
Care setting
97% office
mostly outpatient
Most-performed procedures, 2024
Injection into tendon or ligament
41
25 patients · near the state median of 41
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
25
17 patients · below the state median of 95
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance
16
13 patients · below the state median of 57
Incision of tendon covering of finger
15
14 patients · near the state median of 21
Registry record
- Licensed in Missouri
- Holds an NPI from the original 2006 rollout, so has practiced since at least then
- Practices within a group or organization
Where this comes from
Procedure volumes:CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Fee-for-service claims only, so they exclude privately insured, Medicare Advantage and pediatric patients - volume is not comparable across practices with different patient mixes. These are billing records, not outcomes.
Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
Credentials: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
A DO degree indicates completion of an osteopathic medical program, which includes the same medical training as an MD with additional emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and osteopathic manipulative treatment. DOs are fully licensed physicians who can prescribe medication, perform surgery, and specialize in any medical field including orthopedic surgery.
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