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Dr. Kenneth Howell, MD

Little Rock, AR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Howell, Thoracic Surgeon in Little Rock, AR?

    Dr. Kenneth Howell, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Howell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howell’s office at (303) 724-6031.

    What languages does Dr. Howell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Howell treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Howell 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. Howell. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Unstable Angina
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis and Insufficiency
    • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
    • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Narrow and leaky aortic valve
    • Mixed aortic valve disease
    • Leaky aortic valve
    • Aortic regurgitation
    • Leaky tricuspid valve
    • Tricuspid regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I352: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis with insufficiency
    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
    • I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart
    • Circulatory collapse
    • Systemic shock
    • Acute circulatory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock
    • R578: Other shock

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden breathing failure after surgery
    • Acute post-op respiratory arrest
    • Acute post-surgical breathing failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Patent Foramen Ovale
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • PFO
    • Open Foramen Ovale
    • Hole in Heart (PFO)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q2112: Patent foramen ovale

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Pericardial Effusion
    • Fluid in Pericardium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Howell perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Howell performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Howell. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
    • Endoscopy
    • Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
    • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
    • Vein Harvesting for CABG

    CPT Codes:

    • 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
    • Atrial Septal Defect Repair
    • Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
    • Extensive Heart Atria Repair (Maze Procedure)
    • Heart Sac Drainage Procedure
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Rhythm Surgery
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Heart Surgery
    • LAA Exclusion Surgery
    • Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
    • Open Heart LAA Closure
    • CABG Surgery
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Artery Bypass Graft
    • Open Heart Surgery
    • ASD Repair
    • Secundum ASD Closure
    • Open Heart Surgery for ASD
    • Heart Defect Patch Repair
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
    • Heart Valve Reoperation
    • Second Heart Surgery
    • Maze Procedure
    • Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
    • Complex Atrial Surgery with Bypass
    • Pericardial Window
    • Pericardiectomy
    • Heart Sac Resection
    • Pericardial Effusion Drainage
    • Endoscopic atrial ablation
    • Modified Maze procedure
    • Heart tissue reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 33268: Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, performed at the time of other sternotomy or thoracotomy procedure(s), any method (eg, excision, isolation via stapling, oversewing, ligation, plication, clip) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts
    • 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch
    • 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33259: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), extensive (eg, maze procedure), with cardiopulmonary bypass (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33025: Creation of pericardial window or partial resection for drainage
    • 33265: Endoscopy, surgical; operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, limited (eg, modified maze procedure), without cardiopulmonary bypass

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 4 Vein Grafts
    • Artery Cleaning During Heart Bypass
    • Single Heart Bypass Surgery (Vein Graft)
    • Endoscopic Arm Artery Harvest for Bypass
    • Triple Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Open Heart Bypass
    • Heart Bypass with Vein Grafts
    • Open Heart Bypass Surgery
    • 4-Vessel Bypass
    • Coronary Endarterectomy
    • Heart Artery Plaque Removal
    • CABG with Endarterectomy
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass with Vein
    • Single Vessel Bypass
    • Endoscopic Artery Harvest
    • Upper Extremity Artery Procurement
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Artery Removal
    • CABG (3 Grafts)
    • Triple Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (3 Arteries)

    CPT Codes:

    • 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33521: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 4 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33572: Coronary endarterectomy, open, any method, of left anterior descending, circumflex, or right coronary artery performed in conjunction with coronary artery bypass graft procedure, each vessel (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
    • 33510: Coronary artery bypass, vein only; single coronary venous graft
    • 33509: Harvest of upper extremity artery, 1 segment, for coronary artery bypass procedure, endoscopic
    • 33535: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 3 coronary arterial grafts

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft

    Also known as:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
    • Open Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
    • Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
    • 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass

    Also known as:

    • Triple Bypass Surgery (Additional Grafts)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33519: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 3 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Mitral Valve Repair with Ring (Open Heart)
    • Tricuspid Valve Repair with Ring
    • Mitral Valvuloplasty
    • Open Heart Mitral Valve Repair
    • Heart Valve Ring Placement
    • Tricuspid valvuloplasty with ring
    • Tricuspid valve annuloplasty
    • Heart valve repair surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33426: Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic ring
    • 33464: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; with ring insertion

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Valve Replacement with Annulus Enlargement
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Heart Valve Replacement with Annulus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33411: Replacement, aortic valve; with aortic annulus enlargement, noncoronary sinus

    Also known as:

    • Arm Artery Access for Heart or Vessel Procedure
    • Axillary Artery Exposure
    • Subclavian Artery Access
    • Artery Conduit Creation
    • Vascular Access for Endovascular Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 34716: Open axillary/subclavian artery exposure with creation of conduit for delivery of endovascular prosthesis or for establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass, by infraclavicular or supraclavicular incision, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Heart Atrial Fibrillation Surgery (Modified Maze Procedure)
    • Modified Maze Procedure
    • Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
    • Heart Rhythm Surgery
    • Cardiac Arrhythmia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33257: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), limited (eg, modified maze procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Removal
    • LVAD Explantation
    • Heart Pump Removal
    • Ventricular Assist Device Cannula Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33992: Removal of percutaneous left heart ventricular assist device, arterial or arterial and venous cannula(s), at separate and distinct session from insertion

    Also known as:

    • Chest Exploration for Post-Surgery Bleeding or Infection
    • Postoperative Chest Exploration
    • Chest Hemorrhage Exploration
    • Thoracic Infection Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 35820: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; chest

    Also known as:

    • Blood Clot Removal from Arm Artery
    • Artery Clot Removal
    • Embolectomy
    • Thrombectomy
    • Arm Artery Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 34101: Embolectomy or thrombectomy, with or without catheter; axillary, brachial, innominate, subclavian artery, by arm incision

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aorta Graft for Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
    • Ascending Aorta Replacement
    • Heart Bypass for Aorta
    • Aortic Valve Suspension

    CPT Codes:

    • 33859: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
    • Percutaneous VAD Insertion
    • Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
    • Heart Support Device Placement
    • Heart Pump Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Heart Assist Device Placement
    • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Insertion
    • ECMO for Heart Failure
    • External Heart Pump Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33975: Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
    • Lung Lobe Removal (Lobectomy)
    • VATS Pleurodesis
    • Lung Lining Fusion
    • Chemical Pleurodesis
    • Mechanical Pleurodesis
    • Lobectomy
    • Partial Lung Removal
    • Lung Section Removal
    • Lung Surgery (Lobe)

    CPT Codes:

    • 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
    • 32480: Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; single lobe (lobectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Open Chest Surgery with Lung Adhesion Release
    • Thoracotomy with Pneumonolysis
    • Lung Adhesion Surgery
    • Open Lung Surgery
    • Pleural Space Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 32124: Thoracotomy; with open intrapleural pneumonolysis

    Also known as:

    • Breastbone Cleaning Surgery
    • Sternum debridement
    • Chest bone cleaning
    • Infected sternum treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 21627: Sternal debridement

    Does Dr. Howell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Howell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 724-6031 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Howell accept in Little Rock, AR?

    Dr. Howell in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Arkansas

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Howell's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Howell's Primary Practice

    5 Saint Vincent Cir Ste 501

    Little Rock, AR 72205

    (303) 724-6031

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    Dr. Kenneth Howell's Practice 2

    4110 Outpatient Circle Third Floor

    Little Rock, AR 72205

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    Dr. Kenneth Howell's Practice 3

    4110 Outpatient Cir Fl 3

    Little Rock, AR 72205

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

    Dr. Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255621009.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howell?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Howell's specialty?

    Dr. Howell is a Thoracic Surgeon near Little Rock, AR. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Howell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kenneth Howell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Howell is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Saint Mary's Regional Health System, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Conway Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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    Is Kenneth Howell accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Howell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Howell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (303) 724-6031 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Howell?

    Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (303) 724-6031 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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