Heather E Howe, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Heather E Howe is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Montrose, CO with over 18 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(970) 252-2753Montrose, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across CO can see Heather E Howe, MD in person in Montrose or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).

1 of 113 Internal Medicine providers in COSee all Internal Medicine in Montrose18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1243dNPPES updated 2022-12-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

904 S 4th St, Montrose, CO 81401-4226

Fax: (970) 240-7330
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+27%)47%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Asthma
Higher than avg (+13%)26%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+1%)23%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+1%)23%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2008

    University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver

  2. Board certified · Dec 26, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in MontroseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (Class of 2008)

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Heather E Howe

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Heather E Howe for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Montrose required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heather E Howe

Dr. Howe is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Montrose, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 252-2753.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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