Dr. Richard J. Howard
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 39 years
- Graduated from: Medical College Of Wisconsin
- Graduation year: 1982
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1568442895
Dr. Richard J. Howard M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
He is located at 6301 South Minnesota Avenue Suite 300 in Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Can help patients with the following: Eyelid Lift, Gangrene, Heart Disease, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Pilonidal Cyst. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568442895. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 334-1930. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard James Howard, being an plastic surgeon, 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 J. Howard.
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Breast Implant Removals
- Breast Implants
- Breast Reduction
- Buttock Lift
- Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Crohn's Disease
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Cyst
- Dermabrasion
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Eyelid Lift
- Facelift
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lip Augmentation
- Liposuction
- Lymphedema
- Otoplasty / Ear Lift
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Rhinoplasty
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Tummy Tuck
- Ulcerative Colitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard J. Howard
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard J. Howard as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Avera Health Plans
Network data as of Jan 23, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from Avera Health Plans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectPlus $0 Gold (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $0 Silver (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $10,600 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Catastrophic | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $1800 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $4500 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $6500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $2000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $6000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $2000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $6000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
Sanford Health Plan
Network data as of Jul 5, 2018, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Sanford Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP EPO HSA Qualified (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | 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 J. Howard is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Allergan | $290 |
| Mentor Worldwide | $222 |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals | $220 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1572 |
Studies
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
Graduated in 1982Additional Specialities
- Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Richard James Howard accept patients with Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Richard James Howard is listed in-network for Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Richard James Howard treat?
Dr. Richard James Howard provides treatment for Eyelid Lift, Gangrene, Heart Disease, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Pilonidal Cyst. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Richard James Howard have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard James Howard is affiliated with Sanford Cardiovascular Institute. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. Richard James Howard affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard James Howard is affiliated with SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard James Howard?
Dr. Richard James Howard's office is located at 6301 South Minnesota Avenue Suite 300 in Sioux Falls, SD 57108.