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Dr. Joel Howard, MD
Lexington, KY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howard, Pediatrician in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Joel Howard, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. Dr. Howard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howard’s office at (859) 218-2533.
What languages does Dr. Howard speak?
Dr. Howard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Howard typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Hepatitis Exposure
- Hepatitis
- Viral Hepatitis contact
- Suspected Hepatitis infection
- Hepatitis virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z205: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to viral hepatitis
Also known as:
- Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Infant Syphilis
- Syphilis in Newborns
- Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Howard typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Howard may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 (859) 218-2533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howard accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Howard in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Where is Dr. Howard's office located?
What is Dr. Howard's NPI number?An 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 1982023610.
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. Joel Howard's specialty?
Dr. Howard is a Pediatrician near Lexington, KY.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Joel Howard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howard is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center, Baptist Health Corbin 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Joel Howard accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Joel Howard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Howard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howard's office at (859) 218-2533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Howard?
Please contact Dr. Howard's office at (859) 218-2533 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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