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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

68 reviews

    • 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

    • Reviewed on May 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent Doctor

    • Reviewed on May 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    outstanding doctor, outstanding person

    • Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Howard pays close attention to everything you’re saying to him . He listens carefully and then he speaks to you

    • Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Howard takes the time to listen to you, answers your questions in a way that's easy to understand and discusses a plan of action. Always a pleasure to see Dr. Howard.

    • Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very professional, provides excellent information, a great doctor. Don’t lose him. I will follow him.

    • Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent doctor

    • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Patient and knowledgeable

    • Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent PCP

    • Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Howard takes the time to listen and comes prepared for a consultation. He never makes me feel like he’s rushing me. He cares about his patients.

    • Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Professional services

    • Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He listens

    • Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Think hes great, but would never recommend Optum to anyone.

    • Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Great Doc

    • Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Please refer to earlier commentary on Dr Howard

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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