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Dr. Richard J. Howard, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Dr. Richard J. Howard, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1568442895· License: 3323 (SD) verify
Medical school: Medical College Of Wisconsin · Graduated 1982
Industry payments (2024): $120 across 6 payments (what this means)
4.11(14 ratings)

Consultation $100

About

Dr. Richard J. Howard is a highly experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Castle Connolly Top Doctor, he brings over 40 years of experience to his practice, specializing in plastic surgery. Dr. Howard is affiliated with the University of Florida, where he served as emeritus professor of surgery. Contact his office at 605-334-1930 to schedule a consultation.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Richard J. Howard, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Breast Augmentation

$6,000

Mentor Breast Implants

$6,000

Mommy Makeover

$15,850

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Patient Experience

Dr. Richard J. Howard Review Summary

4.5
Dr. Howard receives consistently high ratings, averaging 4.5 out of 5 stars across various platforms. Patients praise his skill and trustworthiness.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 21 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 6 reviews

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Dr. Richard J. Howard, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Main Office

6301 S. Minnesota Avenue, Suite 300, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation fee: $100

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$120

Payments

6

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Richard J. Howard received $120 across 6 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Mentor Worldwide LLC.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

6301 S. Minnesota Avenue, Suite 300

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Office Information

Where does Dr. Richard J. Howard practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

6301 S. Minnesota Avenue, Suite 300, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

(4 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Medical College Of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas (Plastic Surgery)

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Richard J. Howard online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. Contact the office directly at 605-334-1930 for scheduling information.
Does Dr. Richard J. Howard offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Howard offers telehealth services. Contact the office directly at 605-334-1930 for more information.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Richard J. Howard?
Patients describe Dr. Howard as skilled and trustworthy. Reviews mention procedures done for nerve issues and positive experiences one year post-op. Overall, patient sentiment appears positive and highlights Dr. Howard's expertise.
What areas of care does Dr. Richard J. Howard cater to?
Dr. Richard J. Howard specializes in plastic surgery. While specific procedures aren't listed in the provided information, his extensive experience suggests a broad range of expertise within the field of plastic surgery.