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Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD

(593 Ratings)

Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Kansas School of Medicine

7550 West Village Circle Suite 1
Wichita, KS 67205

(316) 838-2020

Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. This provider graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD is affiliated with Wesley Healthcare, Ascension, Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Kansas Orthopaedic Center, Wesley Medical Center Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER and Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa.

Office Locations

Wesley Medical Center Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER

7550 West Village Circle Suite 1
Wichita, KS 67205

(316) 838-2020

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

bone surgery

bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy

foot ostectomy

foot osteotomy

foot X-ray

immobilization treatment

lower extremity surgery

open reduction of metatarsophalangeal joint dislocation

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD performed more bone surgery, bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy, foot ostectomy, foot osteotomy, foot X-ray, immobilization treatment, lower extremity surgery, open reduction of metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint dislocation, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Kansas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

complete toe amputation

tendon surgery

By Affordability:

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Kansas, Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD performed more complete toe amputation, and tendon surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and this provider also had a list price for inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	31
aspiration	19
bone surgery	149
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	806
excision	74
immobilization	137
implant removal	17
injections	19
lower extremity surgery	391
musculoskeletal imaging	643
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	32
tendon surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	1046

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	13
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	29
bone surgery	218
doctor visit	833
excision	105
immobilization	155
implant removal	20
injections	29
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	471
musculoskeletal imaging	682
open surgery	61
tendon surgery	34
X-rays	1106

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	30
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	3
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	16
aspiration	25
bone surgery	206
doctor visit	828
excision	112
immobilization	129
implant removal	19
injections	25
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	476
musculoskeletal imaging	696
open surgery	47
tendon surgery	33
X-rays	1122

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	26
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	2
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	20
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
aspiration	16
bone surgery	186
doctor visit	802
excision	93
hip imaging	11
immobilization	129
implant removal	23
injections	16
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	397
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	680
open surgery	49
reconstructive surgery	11
tendon surgery	33
X-rays	1087

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	712

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	934
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	46
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	15
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	20
bone surgery	135
doctor visit	736
excision	57
immobilization	134
implant removal	16
injections	20
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	360
musculoskeletal imaging	580
open surgery	45
tendon surgery	33
X-rays	933

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	21
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	13
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	29
bone surgery	146
doctor visit	754
excision	79
immobilization	98
implant removal	23
injections	29
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	344
musculoskeletal imaging	648
open surgery	37
tendon surgery	31
X-rays	1059

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	22
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	12
bone surgery	159
doctor visit	891
excision	93
immobilization	99
implant removal	17
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	377
musculoskeletal imaging	700
open surgery	37
tendon surgery	46
X-rays	1149

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	22
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	22
bone surgery	171
doctor visit	789
excision	85
immobilization	29
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	418
musculoskeletal imaging	704
open surgery	34
tendon surgery	38
X-rays	1067

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	661
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	58
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	18
aspiration	17
bone surgery	120
doctor visit	819
excision	68
immobilization	20
implant removal	16
injections	17
lower extremity surgery	331
musculoskeletal imaging	670
open surgery	17
tendon surgery	43
X-rays	1080

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	44
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	29
aspiration	19
bone surgery	118
doctor visit	837
excision	74
immobilization	23
implant removal	18
injections	19
lower extremity surgery	362
musculoskeletal imaging	678
open surgery	30
tendon surgery	42
X-rays	1128

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	26
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

amputation	20
aspiration	26
bone surgery	90
doctor visit	800
excision	46
hospital care	11
immobilization	64
injections	26
inpatient care	11
lower extremity surgery	362
musculoskeletal imaging	631
open surgery	35
tendon surgery	28
X-rays	1050

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	31
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Wichita, KS were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and bone surgery.

amputation	19
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	22
bone surgery	154
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	808
excision	80
hip imaging	11
hospital care	11
immobilization	92
implant removal	18
injections	22
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	389
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	664
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	38
reconstructive surgery	11
tendon surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	1075

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	496
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	136
85 and over	29
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	294

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. This provider completed residency at University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals. This provider is certified by the The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Kansas.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Residency: University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Kansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wesley Healthcare

Ascension

Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph

Ascension Via Christi St. Francis

Kansas Orthopaedic Center

Wesley Medical Center Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER

Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 593 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wichita, KS.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven J. Howell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$57,400 KNEES $57,400
Stryker Corporation	$1,742 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $674	Star $548	Prophecy $172	Omega $114	Variax $111	Other $123
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$1,675 FOOTANDANKLE $1,660	Foot and Ankle $15
TriMed, Inc.	$1,521 $1,521
Titan Surgical Group, LLC	$155 $155
Other	$352 HYSINGLA ER $78	Product Portfolio $55	Knee $49	VANTAGE $34	Omnia $30	Other $106

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$57,400
Travel and Lodging	$3,035
Food and Beverage	$2,255
Education	$155

Biography

Dr. Steven Howell is a physician who specializes in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Patients gave Dr. Howell an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Howell attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kansas for residency. Dr. Howell is affiliated with Wesley Healthcare and Ascension.

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