Dr. Richard R. Howell
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 43 years
- Graduation year: 1978
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1790743722
Dr. Richard R. Howell MD
Family Physician
He is located at 555 East Cheves Street in Florence, SC 29506. Can help patients with the following: Alzheimer's Disease, Birth Control Counseling, Cognitive Decline, Diabetes, Edema, Prescription Refill. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790743722. Appointment can be made via the phone number (843) 777-2800. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard R. Howell, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard R. Howell.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Balance Issues
- Birth Control Counseling
- Bone Loss
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cognitive Decline
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Edema
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hip Bursitis
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard R. Howell as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Network data as of May 12, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 29 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Direction Bronze 1 | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 2 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Gold | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Silver | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 6 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 5 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 40 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
InStil Health
Network data as of Aug 11, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| InHealth Basic 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| InHealth Basic 1 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| InHealth Basic 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| InHealth Basic Plus Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| InHealth Basic Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard R. Howell is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard R. Howell is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice (also registered under: Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine) .
Bills through: Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Sanofi | $168 |
| Allergan | $167 |
| Novartis | $145 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $870 |
Studies
Graduated in 1978Additional Specialities
- Geriatrician
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard R. Howell?
Dr. Richard R. Howell's office is located at 555 East Cheves Street in Florence, SC 29506.
Does Dr. Richard R. Howell accept insurance?
Dr. Richard R. Howell is listed in-network for 34 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Richard R. Howell affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard R. Howell is affiliated with MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-PEE DEE. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Richard R. Howell have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard R. Howell is affiliated with Clarendon Memorial Home Health.
What conditions does Dr. Richard R. Howell treat?
Dr. Richard R. Howell provides treatment for Alzheimer's Disease, Birth Control Counseling, Cognitive Decline, Diabetes, Edema, Prescription Refill. For the full list see this list.