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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howell, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Steven Howell, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Howell graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain and completed his residency at KCUMB-COMEC/Via Christi Regional Medical Center Program. 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 (316) 838-2020.
Where did Dr. Howell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: KCUMB-COMEC/Via Christi Regional Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Wales in Great Britain
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 Foot and Ankle Surgeon, 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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Tight Achilles Tendon
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Shortened Achilles Tendon
- Acquired Achilles Tendon Contracture
- Achilles Tendon Tightness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6701: Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle
- M6702: Short Achilles tendon (acquired), left ankle
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Claw Toe
- Mallet Toe
- Bent Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot
Also known as:
- Right Foot Bone Spur
- Bone Disease
- Right foot osteophyte
- Right foot bone growth
- Right foot exostosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25774: Osteophyte, right foot
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Mallet toe
- Claw toe
- Bent toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2042: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot
What procedures does Dr. Howell perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, 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:
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Below Knee Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
CPT Codes:
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
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:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Open Toe Joint Dislocation Repair
- MTP Joint Dislocation Surgery
- Toe Dislocation Fixation
- Foot Joint Dislocation Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28645: Open treatment of metatarsophalangeal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Partial Removal of Toe Bone
- Toe phalanx excision
- Toe bone cleaning
- Osteomyelitis toe treatment
CPT Codes:
- 28124: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); phalanx of toe
Also known as:
- Leg Tendon Repair
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Reconstruction Leg
CPT Codes:
- 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Shin Bone Partial Removal
- Tibia Bone Excision
- Shin Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia
Also known as:
- Heel Spur Removal Surgery
- Calcaneal Ostectomy
- Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
- Bone Spur Excision Foot
CPT Codes:
- 28119: Ostectomy, calcaneus; for spur, with or without plantar fascial release
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
- Neuroplasty
- Nerve Decompression
- Nerve Release Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot
Does Dr. Howell accept my insurance?
Dr. Howell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 838-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howell accept in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Howell in Wichita, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Everence
Florida Power & Light
Medicare
State of Tennessee
University of Utah
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Where is Dr. Howell's office located?
Dr. Steven Howell's Primary Practice
7550 W Village Cir Ste 1
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 838-2020
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 1881664068.
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. Steven Howell's specialty?
Dr. Howell is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Wichita, KS. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrens foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Howell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Steven Howell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howell is affiliated with Salina Regional Health Center, Clara Barton Hospital, NMC Health Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center 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 Steven Howell accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?
Yes, Dr. Steven Howell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Howell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (316) 838-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Howell?
Please contact Dr. Howell's office at (316) 838-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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