Dr. James Gaiennie Howell, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 363
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 198
- Part D claims, 2024
- 13
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $958
- Practice address
- 1202 Louisiana Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101
- Practice phone
- Call (318) 746-4460
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
WK Bossier Surgical Associates
Shreveport, Louisiana
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Dr. James Gaiennie Howell is a general surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana
Dr. Howell practices at WK Bossier Surgical Associates in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Dr. Howell's NPI, 1356330823, was assigned on October 18, 2005. Dr. Howell graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1995. Dr. Howell holds Louisiana license 022875.
- NPI
- 1356330823NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 1153378963
- NPI enumeration date
- October 18, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (318) 746-4460
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 57
- Medical school graduation
- 1995
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell practices at WK Bossier Surgical Associates in Shreveport, Louisiana
Dr. Howell's primary practice is WK Bossier Surgical Associates, at 1202 Louisiana Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101 in Caddo Parish. The practice phone is (318) 746-4460.
- WK Bossier Surgical Associates1202 Louisiana Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101 · Caddo ParishPhone(318) 746-4460
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Howell's primary practice is WK Bossier Surgical Associates in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Howell is also affiliated with Willis Knighton North. The medical group on file is Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates. Dmand AI also links Dr. Howell to 2 more group practices and clinics and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. James Gaiennie Howell's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Howell practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| WK Bossier Surgical Associates | Available with a free account |
| +3 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. James Gaiennie Howell is one of 377 general surgeons in Louisiana
Surgery is Dr. Howell's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Howell is licensed in Louisiana.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, LouisianaPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists abdominal adhesion surgery, abdominal hernia repair surgery, acute gallbladder or bile duct inflammation, amputation, appendectomy, cancerous skin growth removal, colon removal and esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine surgery among the conditions Dr. Howell treats.
General surgeons near Dr. Howell
Counts of general surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell billed Medicare for 363 services in 2024
CMS data shows 363 Medicare services from Dr. Howell across 11 procedure codes in 2024, for 198 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $50,195 for them.
Dr. Howell's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 2292024: 30433%
- Surgery
- 2023: 142024: 59321%
Where Dr. Howell's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office11431%
- In a facility24969%
Dr. Howell compared with the Louisiana median for general surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Howell
- Louisiana median
- Medicare services
- 363vs 1442.5 times
- Medicare patients
- 198vs 10982% above
- Part D claims
- 22vs 4753% below
Medians across 364 general surgeons in Louisiana with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Howell's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell treated 198 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 76
CMS counts 198 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Howell in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 84 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 17% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.97, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Howell's median patient age at 57, with 52% women.
Dr. Howell's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Howell's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women9447%
- Men10453%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Howell's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Anxiety31%
- Mood disorders29%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Howell's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 57
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women52%
- Men45%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Howell wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims. 92% of them were for generic drugs. They cover 1 drug, with $177 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 38 claims across 1 drug.
Dr. Howell's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic12 claims92%
- Brand-name and other1 claims8%
Dr. Howell's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2023
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2022 to 2023
- 2022
- 2023
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2022: 382023: 2242%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell ranks in the 95th percentile for hernia repair - groin (open) in Medicare
Dr. Howell accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 17 procedures of hernia repair - groin (open) by Dr. Howell, more than 95% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Where Dr. Howell ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Hernia repair - groin (open)
- 95th percentile17 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. James Gaiennie Howell received $958 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 34 general payments to Dr. Howell from 9 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America paid the most, $294.
General payments to Dr. Howell by program year, 2016 to 2024
Companies that paid Dr. Howell the most, 2016 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Howell.
Awards and honors for Dr. Howell
- Undated
- ACS Fellow
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Dr. Howell graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1995.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell accepts plans from 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Howell is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- HCSC
- Alliant Health Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Elevance
- Humana
- +7 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Howell accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO11
- Medicare8
- HMO6
- POS5
- EPO2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. James Gaiennie Howell's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. James Gaiennie Howell's NPI number?
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell's NPI number is 1356330823. It was assigned on October 18, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. James Gaiennie Howell?
Dr. James Gaiennie Howell is a general surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. James Gaiennie Howell practice?
Dr. Howell practices at 1202 Louisiana Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101. Dr. Howell's primary practice is WK Bossier Surgical Associates in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dmand AI also links Dr. Howell to 2 group practices and clinics and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. James Gaiennie Howell's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Howell is (318) 746-4460.
What is Dr. James Gaiennie Howell's medical license number?
Dr. Howell holds Louisiana license 022875.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Gaiennie Howell affiliated with?
Dr. Howell is affiliated with Willis Knighton North.
What medical group is Dr. James Gaiennie Howell part of?
Dr. Howell is linked to Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates. Dmand AI links Dr. Howell to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. James Gaiennie Howell accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Howell billed Medicare for 363 services in 2024, and Dr. Howell accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. James Gaiennie Howell see?
CMS counts 198 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Howell in 2024, with an average age of 76.
What services does Dr. James Gaiennie Howell bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Howell's most billed Medicare services were office visit, new patient (99204), hospital inpatient care (99232) and hospital inpatient care (99222).
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Where did Dr. James Gaiennie Howell go to medical school?
Dr. Howell graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1995.
What drugs does Dr. James Gaiennie Howell prescribe most?
In 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Howell's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen.
Has Dr. James Gaiennie Howell received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $958 in general payments to Dr. Howell from 9 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America.
How long has Dr. James Gaiennie Howell been practicing?
Dr. Howell graduated from medical school in 1995, 31 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. James Gaiennie Howell accept?
Dr. Howell is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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