Dr. Mark S. Howerter
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 36 years
- Graduated from: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1985
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1104995471
Dr. Mark S. Howerter M.D.
Emergency Physician
He is located at 4600 38th Street in Columbus, NE 68601. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Frostbite, Headache, Hematoma, High Blood Pressure, Whiplash. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104995471. Appointment can be made via the phone number (402) 564-7118. He is affiliated with 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Mark Steven Howerter, being an emergency physician, 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. Mark S. Howerter.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Aging In Place
- Altitude Sickness
- Angina
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Broken Bone
- Bruises
- Choking
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Coronavirus
- Costochondritis
- Diabetes
- Febrile Seizure
- Fever
- Frostbite
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hematoma
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Insect Stings
- Laceration
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Whiplash
- Women's Health
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Mark S. Howerter 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.
| 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 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | 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 |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| 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 |
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. Mark S. Howerter 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. Mark S. Howerter is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Emergency Medicine (also registered under: Practitioner - Family Practice) .
Bills through: Columbus Community Hospital Inc
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
| The Medicines Company | $10 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $11 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1985Additional Specialities
- Family Physician
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Mark Steven Howerter accept insurance?
Dr. Mark Steven Howerter is listed in-network for 20 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Mark Steven Howerter?
Dr. Mark Steven Howerter's office is located at 4600 38th Street in Columbus, NE 68601.
What conditions does Dr. Mark Steven Howerter treat?
Dr. Mark Steven Howerter provides treatment for Arthritis, Frostbite, Headache, Hematoma, High Blood Pressure, Whiplash. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Mark Steven Howerter affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Mark Steven Howerter is affiliated with COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.