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Matthew P. Howard, MD

Matthew P. Howard, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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4.9

74 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Howard is a great physician. Listens to my problems and is dedicated to finding a solution. Dr. Howard listens well and always has been respectful, on time and attentive to any changes in my health. Would recommend and have to my Son.

    • Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Good, compassionate doctor.

    • Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Good dr.

    • Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Detail & concerning. Professional service .

    • Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Howard is great…. He listens to my concerns., is very thorough, explains any upcoming procedures or tests he feels I should take…. You can tell that he cares.

    • Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Thorough.

    • Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Howard has been very good with me over many years

    • Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Howard is very knowledgeable, he listens and is very caring.

    • Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
    • Verified Review

    excellent physician - attentive, thorough, caring

    • Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent doctor providing excellent care & information

    • Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Not very personable Abrupt Didn’t look at my history before appointment Told me right away that he wasnt accepting new patients

    • Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Howard is the best doctor that I've had my whole life

    • Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Already answered this question.

    • Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very knowledgeable and caring.

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Extremely dedicated to get the best health care solution for me and my wife

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Howard has cared for me for many years. He is easy to talk to and always shares medical information that I need to know. His suggestions for my improving my health are also.very good. His warm personality is wonderful. I’ve found him to be caring and thorough in his questioning of me about my health. When I need a prescription refill or a medical appointment with a doctor he recommends , he is quick to achieve the needed result. [omitted]

    • Reviewed on May 16, 2026
    • Verified Review

    very professional, attentive and thorough. I wish he was taking new patients and he could be my/ our primary care physician. My wife and I, and our two adult children had Dr. Kroger, who retired.

    • Reviewed on May 13, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He’s knowledgeable and thorough.

    • Reviewed on May 13, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Howard is just outstanding. I have tremendous respect for his abiliities.

    • Reviewed on May 9, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He listens

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  • About Matthew P. Howard, MD

    Dr. Matthew P Howard is a board certified internal medicine physician. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency at St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center. He has received multiple honors including Best Doctors and Top Doctors recognitions.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Howard emphasizes respectful communication and evidence based care to support adult patients overall health.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 232156

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1881776581

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

    Residency

    • St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center