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Dr. Richard Howell, MD
General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist
,Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist
,Orthopedic Surgeon
,Surgeon
Holland, MI
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howell, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Holland, MI?
Dr. Richard Howell, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Holland, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Howell graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine. Dr. Howell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howell’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howell’s office at (616) 396-5855.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Howell?
Dr. Richard Howell, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Howell empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Holland/MI community, Dr. Howell is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Howell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ohio State University / College of 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 Dr. Howell treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery 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.
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
What procedures does Dr. Howell perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
- Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Tumor Removal
- Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
- Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
- Finger Contracture Release
- Z-plasty Finger
- Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Hand Fascia Removal
- Palm Tissue Release
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
- 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 26125: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
- Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
- Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
- Wrist Bone Fixation
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Radial Bone Fracture Repair
- Distal Radius Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
- 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
Also known as:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
Also known as:
- Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
- Tendon Graft (Forearm)
- Flexor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
Also known as:
- Cast Wedging
- Cast Adjustment
- Cast Modification
- Orthopedic Cast Wedging
CPT Codes:
- 29740: Wedging of cast (except clubfoot casts)
Also known as:
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Wrist Bone Fracture
- Scaphoid Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Navicular Bone Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Care Without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 25622: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
- Collagenase injection for Dupuytren's', 'Enzyme injection for hand contracture', 'Dupuytren's disease injection
CPT Codes:
- 20527: Injection, enzyme (eg, collagenase), palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's contracture)
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Does Dr. Howell accept my insurance?
Dr. Howell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 396-5855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howell accept in Holland, MI?
Dr. Howell in Holland, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Georgia-Pacific
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
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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 1689662405.
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. Richard Howell's specialty?
Dr. Howell is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Holland, MI. A surgeon specializing in the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of structures that directly impact the form and function of the hand and wrist. Contact Dr. Howell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Howell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howell is affiliated with Holland Hospital 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
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Is Richard Howell accepting new patients in Holland, MI?
Yes, Dr. Richard Howell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Howell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (616) 396-5855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Howell?
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