Dr. Richard F Howes

Overview

Dr. Richard F Howes, MD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Lafayette, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1973, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Richard F Howes also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lsuhn Billing Llc. Dr. Richard F Howes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 769-6537 to request Dr. Richard F Howes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Richard F Howes

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Pediatrics / Developmental – Behavioral Pediatrics click for detail Developmental – Behavioral Pediatrics A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with special training and experience who aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care and advocacy efforts. This physician assists in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of developmental difficulties and problematic behaviors in children and in the family dysfunctions that compromise children's development.	MD.012284	Louisiana
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics click for detail Pediatrics A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.	MD.012284	Louisiana

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
University Hospital & Clinics	Lafayette, Louisiana	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - State

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Lsuhn Billing Llc	Lsuhn Billing Llc	229

Practice Locations

This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 27, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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