Individual provider

Robert Howard, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Medicare enrolled

Robert Howard, M.D. is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Damariscotta, ME, registered under NPI 1689649204.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 24 MILES CENTER WAY, Damariscotta, ME 04543. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
MD18379 ME Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician primary
MD17463 RI Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
153797 MA Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
018379 ME Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
78368 AZ Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
MC-0896 ID Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Licences are recorded in 5 states: ME, RI, MA, AZ, ID. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
PAC ID
0143366740

Enrolled in Medicare 6 times, across 6 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Iowa I20210526001298 Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
Idaho I20211104002766 Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
Vermont I20220713002455 Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
Washington I20250910004827 Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
Arizona I20250917004495 Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
Pennsylvania I20260303004311 Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology. There are 6 separate enrolment records across 6 states (IA, ID, VT, WA, AZ, PA). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 5 states

This provider holds licences in 5 states: Arizona, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island. The practice address on file is in Damariscotta, ME, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

AZ Arizona
Licence
78368
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Verify with the AZ board →
ID Idaho
Licence
MC-0896
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Verify with the ID board →
MA Massachusetts
Licence
153797
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Verify with the MA board →
ME Maine practice address
Licence
MD18379
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Verify with the ME board →
RI Rhode Island
Licence
MD17463
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Verify with the RI board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Obstetrics & Gynecology covers

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207V00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 6 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician MD18379 ME primary
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician MD17463 RI
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician 153797 MA
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician 018379 ME
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician 78368 AZ
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician MC-0896 ID

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1689649204 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateFeb 17, 2006
Last updatedSep 10, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 24 MILES CENTER WAY
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-4700
Fax (207) 563-4019
This record was updated on Sep 10, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1689649204 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 6 8 9 6 4 9 2 0
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 7 9 3 4 9 2 0

Sum = 66 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1689649204?
NPI 1689649204 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Robert Howard, M.D. in Damariscotta, ME. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician cover?
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
How do I contact Robert Howard, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (207) 563-4700, last updated Sep 10, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Robert Howard, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1689649204 a valid number?
Yes. 1689649204 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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