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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howard, Pllc, Surgeon in Paducah, KY?
Dr. Daniel Howard, Pllc, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Paducah, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Howard, Pllc graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Howard, Pllc is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howard, Pllc’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howard, Pllc’s office at (270) 442-9463.
Where did Dr. Howard, Pllc go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, General Surgery | U Louisville-Affil Hosp | University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky | University of Louisville School of Medicine
Is Dr. Howard, Pllc board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Howard, Pllc, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Howard, Pllc speak?
Dr. Howard, Pllc and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Howard, Pllc typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Howard, Pllc 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, Pllc. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
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:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Howard, Pllc typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Howard, Pllc 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. Howard, Pllc. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Howard, Pllc accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard, Pllc accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 442-9463 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howard, Pllc accept in Paducah, KY?
Dr. Howard, Pllc in Paducah, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Nova Healthcare Administrators
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Where is Dr. Howard, Pllc's office located?
Dr. Daniel Howard, Pllc's Primary Practice
1532 Lone Oak Rd Ste 235
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-9463
What is Dr. Howard, Pllc's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Howard, Pllc's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336136514.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howard, Pllc?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Howard, Pllc
What is Dr. Daniel Howard, Pllc's specialty?
Dr. Howard, Pllc is a Surgeon near Paducah, KY.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Daniel Howard, Pllc affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howard, Pllc is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah, Mercy Health - Lourdes 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
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Is Daniel Howard, Pllc accepting new patients in Paducah, KY?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Howard, Pllc is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Howard, Pllc offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howard, Pllc's office at (270) 442-9463 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Howard, Pllc?
Please contact Dr. Howard, Pllc's office at (270) 442-9463 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Howard, Pllc have?
Dr. Daniel Howard, Pllc is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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