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Dr. Jerry Howard, MD

Diagnostic Radiologist

McAlester, OK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Howard, Diagnostic Radiologist in McAlester, OK?

    Dr. Jerry Howard, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in McAlester, OK with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Howard is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howard’s office at (417) 257-6713.

    What languages does Dr. Howard speak?

    Dr. Howard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Russian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Howard typically treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Howard diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Howard. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Respiratory cancer screening
    • Pulmonary cancer check
    • Lung tumor screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Howard typically perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jerry Howard may include:

    Please contact Dr. Howard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Howard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Howard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 257-6713 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Howard accept in McAlester, OK?

    Dr. Howard in McAlester, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AmWINS Group

    • Corporate Services

    • Fidelity Insurance Group

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Healthcare (OK) Oklahoma City

    • Humana

    • IASIS Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • University of Utah

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    Where is Dr. Howard's office located?

    Choctaw Nation Health Care Mcalester

    1127 S George Nigh Expy

    McAlester, OK 74501

    (417) 257-6713

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    106 Choctaw Nation Health Aging

    698 Westside Dr Ste 106

    Durant, OK 74701

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    Choctaw National Health Care Idabel

    902 E Lincoln Rd

    Idabel, OK 74745

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    What hospitals are Dr. Howard affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Howard has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Baptist Health - Fort Smith,Fort Smith, AR

    What is Dr. Howard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669565552.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howard?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Howard

    What is Dr. Jerry Howard's specialty?

    Dr. Howard is a Diagnostic Radiologist near McAlester, OK.

    What does a Diagnostic Radiologist do?

    A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions.

    Is Dr. Jerry Howard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Howard is affiliated with Choctaw Nation Talihina Health Care Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Diagnostic Radiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Diagnostic Radiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Jerry Howard accepting new patients in McAlester, OK?

    Yes, Dr. Jerry Howard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jerry Howard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Howard's office at (417) 257-6713 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jerry Howard?

    Please contact Dr. Howard's office at (417) 257-6713 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Howard's office located?

    Dr. Howard's offices are located in McAlester, OK, Durant, OK, and Idabel, OK.