Dr. John Anthony Howington
Thoracic Surgery in Vernon Hills, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John Anthony Howington III, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Vernon Hills, Illinois. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Skokie Hospital, Evanston Hospital. Dr. John Anthony Howington also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Northshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates. Dr. John Anthony Howington accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. John Anthony Howington at 830 W End Ct to request Dr. John Anthony Howington the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
John Anthony Howington III |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
7012978273 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 35 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. John Anthony Howington attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1073581922
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, March 14, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. John Anthony Howington
Medical Licenses
Dr. John Anthony Howington has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 35 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 25480 | Tennessee |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Transplant Surgery
| 25480 | Tennessee |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 25480 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Skokie, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-profit - Other |
| Evanston, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Northshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates
| Northshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates | 928 |
Practice Locations
830 W End Ct
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1379
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, March 14, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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