18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howell, Infectious Disease Specialist in Joplin, MO?
Dr. Alan Howell, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Joplin, MO. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Howell graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Howell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howell’s office at (417) 556-6813.
Where did Dr. Howell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Howell board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alan Howell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Howell speak?
Dr. Howell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Howell typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Howell typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alan Howell may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Howell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Howell accept my insurance?
Dr. Howell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 556-6813 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howell accept in Joplin, MO?
Dr. Howell in Joplin, MO 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FMH Benefit Services
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Oklahoma
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Howell's office located?
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 1710180252.
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. Alan Howell's specialty?
Dr. Howell is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Joplin, MO.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Alan Howell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howell is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alan Howell accepting new patients in Joplin, MO?
Yes, Dr. Alan Howell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Howell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (417) 556-6813 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Howell?
Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (417) 556-6813 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Howell have?
Dr. Alan Howell is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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