Dr. Howard L Smith
Neurosurgery in Corpus Christi, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Howard L Smith, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Corpus Christi, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg, Corpus Christi Medical Centerthe. Dr. Howard L Smith also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including South Texas Brain And Spine Institute. Dr. Howard L Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (361) 883-4323 to request Dr. Howard L Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Howard L Smith |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6406999820 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Howard L Smith attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1649449711
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, February 22, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 20, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Howard L Smith
Medical Licenses
Dr. Howard L Smith has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| 2011032766 | Missouri |
- Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
| H9717 | Texas |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| H9717 | Texas |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
| H9717 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Beeville, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Corpus Christi, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Kingsville, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Corpus Christi, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- South Texas Brain And Spine Institute
| South Texas Brain And Spine Institute | 7 |
Practice Locations
1227 3rd St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2313
Phone: (361) 883-4323
Fax: (361) 883-8216
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, August 20, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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