Dr. Steven J. Howell
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 35 years
- Graduated from: University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)
- Graduation year: 1986
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1881664068
Dr. Steven J. Howell M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
He is located at 7550 West Village Circle Suite 1 in Wichita, KS 67205. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Dislocated Shoulder, Hammer Toe, Plantar Fasciitis, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881664068. Appointment can be made via the phone number (316) 838-2020. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1881664068/steven-j-howell-wichita-ks. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Steven J. Howell, being an orthopedic 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. Steven J. Howell.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven J. Howell
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Steven J. Howell as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
Network data as of Jul 21, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCare EPO Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Gold Plus | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Silver Plus | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Simple Bronze HDHP | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non 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. Steven J. 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. Steven J. Howell is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: Kansas Orthopaedic Center, Pa
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
| Zimmer Biomet | $57449 |
| Wright Medical Technology | $1660 |
| TriMed | $1520 |
Other
| Consulting | $57400 |
| Travel and Lodging | $3035 |
| Food and Beverage | $1714 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL)
Graduated in 1986Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1881664068/steven-j-howell-wichita-ks
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Steven J. Howell?
Dr. Steven J. Howell's office is located at 7550 West Village Circle Suite 1 in Wichita, KS 67205.
What conditions does Dr. Steven J. Howell treat?
Dr. Steven J. Howell provides treatment for Arthritis, Dislocated Shoulder, Hammer Toe, Plantar Fasciitis, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Steven J. Howell have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Steven J. Howell is affiliated with Sandhill Orthopaedic & Sportsmedicine. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. Steven J. Howell affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Steven J. Howell is affiliated with VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL WICHITA ST TERESA, INC. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Steven J. Howell accept insurance?
Dr. Steven J. Howell is listed in-network for 40 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.