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Karson K. Howard, DPM

(Karson Kert Howard, DPM)

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (2009)

1555 East Clark Street
Pocatello, ID 83201

(208) 233-4355

Karson K. Howard, DPM is a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Karson K. Howard, DPM is affiliated with St. John's Health, Optum, Mountain View Hospital and Optum Idaho.

Office Locations

155 East Clark Street
Pocatello, ID

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St. John's Health

1555 East Clark Street
Pocatello, ID 83201

(208) 233-4355

(208) 233-7198

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

debridement

excision

nail procedures

By Affordability:

foot X-ray

nail avulsion with matrixectomy

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Idaho, Karson K. Howard, DPM performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, and nail procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for foot X-ray, nail avulsion with matrixectomy (permanent nail removal), removal of benign hyperkeratosis, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures 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 Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2012 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, diagnostic procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	49
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	254
excision	49
musculoskeletal imaging	32
nail avulsion	52
nail procedures	52
X-rays	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	41
doctor visit	273
excision	41
musculoskeletal imaging	48
nail avulsion	36
nail procedures	36
X-rays	48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	68
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2014 were nail procedures, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
doctor visit	246
injections	12
musculoskeletal imaging	50
nail avulsion	43
nail procedures	54
nerve block	12
pain management	12
X-rays	50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	78
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
doctor visit	244
excision	23
injections	29
musculoskeletal imaging	45
nail avulsion	28
nail procedures	28
nerve block	15
pain management	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	72
skin procedures	72
X-rays	45

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	148
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), skin procedures and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	115
doctor visit	329
excision	53
musculoskeletal imaging	32
nail avulsion	51
nail procedures	113
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	115
skin procedures	115
X-rays	32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	69
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	255
doctor visit	287
excision	68
musculoskeletal imaging	17
nail avulsion	41
nail procedures	228
plastic surgery procedures	95
reconstructive surgery	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	133
skin procedures	133
tissue transfer	95
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	95
X-rays	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	70
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	262
doctor visit	285
excision	141
immobilization	11
injections	16
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nail avulsion	32
nail procedures	153
nerve block	16
pain management	16
plastic surgery procedures	52
reconstructive surgery	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	85
skin procedures	85
tissue transfer	52
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	52
X-rays	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	86
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	383
doctor visit	405
excision	166
injections	32
musculoskeletal imaging	58
nail avulsion	35
nail procedures	264
nerve block	19
pain management	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	180
skin procedures	180
X-rays	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	96
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	260
doctor visit	349
excision	103
musculoskeletal imaging	37
nail avulsion	35
nail procedures	192
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	162
skin procedures	162
X-rays	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	75
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	182
doctor visit	424
excision	44
injections	36
musculoskeletal imaging	33
nail avulsion	31
nail procedures	169
nerve block	22
pain management	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	156
skin procedures	156
X-rays	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	77
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	207
doctor visit	350
excision	51
musculoskeletal imaging	40
nail avulsion	28
nail procedures	184
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	185
skin procedures	185
X-rays	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	82
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Karson K. Howard, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Pocatello, ID were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and nail procedures.

aspiration	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	162
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	313
excision	73
immobilization	11
injections	25
musculoskeletal imaging	37
nail avulsion	37
nail procedures	133
nerve block	16
pain management	16
plastic surgery procedures	73
reconstructive surgery	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	136
skin procedures	136
tissue transfer	73
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	73
X-rays	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	329
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	111
85 and over	77
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karson K. Howard, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Karson K. Howard, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Karson K. Howard, DPM graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago. He has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (2009)

Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago (2011)

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Karson K. Howard, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. John's Health

Optum

Mountain View Hospital

Optum Idaho

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Karson K. Howard, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$3,412 FOOTANDANKLE $1,393	Foot and Ankle $1,126	PROTOE $558	PROstep $196	Cartiva $106	Other $31
Stryker Corporation	$3,065 Anchorage $797	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $720	Variax $502	NEURO SPINE ENT $372	HOFFMANN $293	Other $381
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$1,982 DERMACELL $1,982
Trilliant Surgical LLC.	$1,779 Arsenal Ankle 10 Hole 1/3 Tubular Plate $916	Sniper Staples $863
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.	$1,272 Lapiplasty System $1,272
Other	$8,184 Exogen $1,142	HemiCAP Toe $476	Total Toe Toe Motion $464	DynaNail $403	Freedom-8A Receiver Kit Channel A US w/ Receiver $384	Other $5,315

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$14,082
Food and Beverage	$4,759
Education	$852

Biography

Dr. Karson Howard specializes in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) and practices in Pocatello, ID. He is professionally affiliated with St. John's Health, Optum, and Mountain View Hospital. He completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago.

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