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Dr. Adebimpe Howells, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Portsmouth, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Howells, Family Medicine Specialist in Portsmouth, VA?

    Dr. Adebimpe Howells, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portsmouth, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Howells is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howells’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howells’s office at (757) 393-1136.

    What languages does Dr. Howells speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Howells typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Howells 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. Howells. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Howells typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Adebimpe Howells may include:

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

    Does Dr. Howells accept my insurance?

    Dr. Howells accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 393-1136 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Howells accept in Portsmouth, VA?

    Dr. Howells in Portsmouth, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Howells' office located?

    Dr. Adebimpe Howells' Primary Practice

    4106 Portsmouth Blvd

    Portsmouth, VA 23701

    (757) 393-1136

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    Dr. Adebimpe Howells' Practice 2

    800 Independence Blvd Fl 5

    Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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    Dr. Adebimpe Howells' Practice 3

    446 Caratoke Hwy

    Moyock, NC 27958

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

    Dr. Howells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225560956.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howells?

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

    What is Dr. Adebimpe Howells's specialty?

    Dr. Howells is a Family Medicine Specialist near Portsmouth, VA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Adebimpe Howells affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Howells is affiliated with Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Sentara Careplex Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Adebimpe Howells accepting new patients in Portsmouth, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Adebimpe Howells is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Adebimpe Howells offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Howells' office at (757) 393-1136 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Adebimpe Howells?

    Please contact Dr. Howells' office at (757) 393-1136 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Howells' office located?

    Dr. Howells' offices are located in Portsmouth, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, and Moyock, NC.