Robert Howell, M.D.
Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Robert Howell is a Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Atlanta, GA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 42 years in orthopaedic surgery, Robert Howell, M.D. is a long-established hand surgery orthopaedic surgery specialist in Atlanta. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 3063dNPPES updated 2018-01-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2061 Peachtree Rd Ne Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30309-1446
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better37.93%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+32.8 pts)
37.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
121
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
25
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
29
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $169
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Robert Howell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
Emory University School of Medicine
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 207XS0106X
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Virtual Hand Surgery Care With Robert Howell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Howell for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Atlanta required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Robert Howell
Dr. Howell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Atlanta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 352-3522.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert Howell
Practice Location
2061 Peachtree Rd Ne Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30309-1446
Mailing Address
2061 Peachtree Rd Ne Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30309-1446
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