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Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD

Accepting New Patients

(412 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Massachusetts Medical School (1996)

Professional interests include: pelvic pain, menopause, gynecological problems, and more.

101 Manning Drive Cb# 7600
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(919) 843-6301

Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD is affiliated with Duke Health.

Office Locations

101 Manning Drive Cb# 7600
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(919) 843-6301

(919) 966-6356

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Duke Health

10207 Cerny Street
Raleigh, NC 27617

(919) 206-4880

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Duke Health

2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 684-8111

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Duke Health

2400 Pratt Street
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 668-2000

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Duke Health

4709 Creekstone Drive
Durham, NC 27703

(919) 385-8880

(919) 576-8806

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Duke Health

5324 Mcfarland Road
Durham, NC 27707

(919) 687-4688

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Duke Health

5601 Arringdon Park Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560

(919) 997-3000

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD.

**Gender**
Female	66
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	4
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1996. She completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (1996)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE Prime Remote

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Duke Employee Plans

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026)

Duke Basic

Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026)

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026)

Healthy Blue

Trillium (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna/CVS Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Partners (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 412 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.

4.5

Overall Rating

(412 Ratings)

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-10-02

First visit was great yet, with the third visit she told my 13 year old daughter she was over exaggerating and it was a acute and minor issue to have reoccurring ovarian cyst and kept repeating what a waste
Of time all while squeezing her hands.  What I thought was a blessing and answer to our daughters endless health issues ended up nothing but a heartless rude demoralized inconsiderate waste of a medical license.  Nothing but hot air and fluff.  Medical gaslighting and intimidation to a young girl in extreme pain who is scared she may have a lifelong disorder looking for hope and answers at such a young age and telling her she is Wasting her time.  Sad world we live in when seeking answers and help instead of waiting for your ovary to just rupture is a inconvenience to doctors.  Utterly disgusting and vile

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer O. Howell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$141 LO LOESTRIN FE $79	Liletta $62
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.	$31 MYFEMBREE $31
AbbVie Inc.	$22 BOTOX $22
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$21 Vesicare $21
Actavis Pharma Inc	$17 LO LOESTRIN FE $17
Other	$16 XARELTO $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$249

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Howell is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Chapel Hill, NC, Durham, NC, and Morrisville, NC. She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Areas of expertise for Dr. Howell include menopause, labor and delivery (childbirth), and mullerian anomalies. She seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing her residency at Duke University Medical Center, Dr. Howell attended the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Howell is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. Her practice in Durham, NC is open to new patients as reported by Duke Health.