Derek L. Howell
Last updated: Feb 22, 2017

Derek L. Howell

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 22 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
  • Graduation year: 1999
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1053364299

Derek L. Howell PA-C

Physician Assistant

He is located at 110 North 29th Street Suite 302 in Norfolk, NE 68701. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053364299. Appointment can be made via the phone number (402) 844-8242. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.

Procedures Performed by Derek L. Howell

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Derek L. Howell as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA 6500 NEtwork Blue EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients

Medica

Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 36 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Elevate by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Bronze Premier EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Premier EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold Share + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver Share + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard + Adult Eye Exam EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
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 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze 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 Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, 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 Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, 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 Derek L. Howell is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Derek L. Howell is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physician Assistant .

Bills through: Faith Regional Physician Services Llc

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.

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS

Graduated in 1999

Additional Specialities

  • Surgical Physician Assistant

Affiliated practices

Bryan Heart
1600 South 48th Street
Lincoln, 68506 NE
(402) 483-3333
Faith Regional Physician Services
110 North 29th Street
Norfolk, 68701 NE
(402) 844-8385
Topeka Physician Group
2835 Southwest Mission Woods Drive
Topeka, 66614 KS
(785) 271-1818

Affiliated hospitals

FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
2700 WEST NORFOLK AVE
NORFOLK, 68701 NE
(402) 371-4880

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Derek L. Howell?

Derek L. Howell's office is located at 110 North 29th Street Suite 302 in Norfolk, NE 68701.

Has Derek L. Howell affiliation with hospitals?

Derek L. Howell is affiliated with FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Does Derek L. Howell accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska?

Yes, Derek L. Howell is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Derek L. Howell have affiliation with practices?

Derek L. Howell is affiliated with Bryan Heart. For the full list of practices see this list.