Dr. James G. Howard
- Gender: Male
- Graduated from: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1033110119
Dr. James G. Howard MD
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 5169 Cottonwood Street Suite 630 in Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Can help patients with the following: Blepharitis, Dry Eyes, Exotropia, Macular Degeneration, Scleritis, Uveitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033110119. Appointment can be made via the phone number (801) 312-2020. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/find-a-doctor/h/howard-james-g/. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James G. Howard, being an ophthalmologist, 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. James G. Howard.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Herpes of the Eye
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Scleritis
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. James G. Howard
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James G. Howard as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Imperial Health Plan of the Southwest, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 16, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Preferred Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Standard | Accepting new patients |
Select Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from Select Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Select Copay Plan | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Standardized Plan | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Platinum | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Platinum Standardized Plan | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Silver 6000 Medical Deductible w/Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Med Gold 1500 Medical Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Signature Benchmark Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Signature Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Signature Benchmark Silver 5900 Medical Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Signature Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Expanded Bronze Select Copay Plan | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Platinum | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Platinum Standardized Plan | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Silver 5900 Medical Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Expanded Bronze 6900 Medical Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Gold 1500 Medical Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Value Silver 3000 Medical Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
University of Utah Health Plans
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from University of Utah Health Plans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Premier Bronze HSA | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Gold Copay Office Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Silver Copay Office Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Premier Silver Standard | 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. James G. Howard 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. James G. Howard is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .
Bills through: Retina Associates Of Utah Pc
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
| Genentech | $36485 |
| Regeneron | $593 |
| Allergan | $292 |
Other
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $29120 |
| Travel and Lodging | $6400 |
| Food and Beverage | $2120 |
Spoken languages
- English
- Spanish
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/find-a-doctor/h/howard-james-g/
Affiliated hospitals
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. James G. Howard accept insurance?
Dr. James G. Howard is listed in-network for 32 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Imperial Health Plan of the Southwest, Inc., Select Health, University of Utah Health Plans. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. James G. Howard affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James G. Howard is affiliated with ST MARK'S HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. James G. Howard have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James G. Howard is affiliated with Retina Associates of Utah.
Where can you meet with Dr. James G. Howard?
Dr. James G. Howard's office is located at 5169 Cottonwood Street Suite 630 in Salt Lake City, UT 84107.