Surgeon profile
James Howell, M.D.
General Surgery · Bossier City, LA 71111NPI 1356330823
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
46 Medicare cases/yr
46 patients
2 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy CPT 47562 | 30 | ▲ +114% | 30 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair with Mesh CPT 49505 | 16 | new | 16 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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