Dr. Thomas L Howe

General Surgery in Lubbock, Texas

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
25+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Thomas L Howe, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Lubbock, Texas. He attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Covenant Medical Center. Dr. Thomas L Howe also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Covenant Medical Group. Dr. Thomas L Howe accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (806) 799-7928 to request Dr. Thomas L Howe the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

3509 22nd St
Lubbock, TX 79410-1307

(806) 799-7928

(806) 788-8500

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Basics

Full Name	Thomas L Howe
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	4486632221
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

General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 25 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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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. Thomas L Howe attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1164425559
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2005
NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 20, 2017

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. Thomas L Howe

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas L Howe has been primarily specialized in Trauma Surgery for over 25 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Surgery / Trauma Surgery click for detail Trauma Surgery Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.	L6947	Texas
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.	L6947	Texas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Covenant Medical Center	Lubbock, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Covenant Medical Group	Covenant Medical Group	174

Practice Locations

3509 22nd St
Lubbock, TX 79410-1307
Phone: (806) 799-7928
Fax: (806) 788-8500
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