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TRENT HOWARD, DO

PhysicianDOThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

VESTAVIA, ALNPI · 1851686091Verified via NPPESStatus · A

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Source: NPPES NPI RegistryLast refreshed Jul 8, 2026

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Identity & practice

Legal name: TRENT HOWARD, DO
Profession: Physician
NPI: 1851686091
Primary specialty: Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Taxonomy code: 208G00000X
Practice status: A
Credentials: DO
Practice address: 2871 ACTON ROAD STE 100 · VESTAVIA, AL, 35243

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2871 ACTON ROAD STE 100 · VESTAVIA, AL, 35243 · Primary practice address (NPPES)205-716-6900Source record

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NPI 1851686091

Legal name · TRENT HOWARD, DO
Credentials · DO
Primary taxonomy · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)208G00000X

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) · Primary specialty (NPPES taxonomy)208G00000XSource record

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Practice Locations & Affiliations

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Primary Practice Location · NPPES

TRENT HOWARD, DO

2871 ACTON ROAD STE 100 · VESTAVIA, AL, 35243

Phone · 205-716-6900

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Source: NPPES NPI Registry

MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, INC

Healthcare Organization

2868 ACTON ROAD · BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35243

Phone · 2059688360

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Sources: CMS Hospital Compare · NPPES · ZIP match + Taxonomy compatible

ALABAMA PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES PC

Healthcare Organization

2868 ACTON ROAD · BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35243

Phone · 2059688360

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Sources: CMS Hospital Compare · NPPES · ZIP match + Taxonomy compatible

OAK MOUNTAIN GROUP SERVICES, LLC

Healthcare Organization

3070 HEALTHY WAY · VESTAVIA HILLS, AL, 35243

Phone · 2059777216

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Sources: CMS Hospital Compare · NPPES · ZIP match + Taxonomy compatible

ALABAMA RADIATION THERAPY SERVICES

Healthcare Organization

3670 GRANDVIEW PKWY #100 · BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35243

Phone · 2059711800

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Sources: CMS Hospital Compare · NPPES · ZIP match + Taxonomy compatible

INVISION OPHTHALMOLOGY P.C.

Healthcare Organization

2100 DEVEREUX CIR STE 100 · VESTAVIA, AL, 35243

Phone · 2058792221

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Sources: CMS Hospital Compare · NPPES · ZIP match + Same city

GENTRY PHARMACY LLC

Healthcare Organization

3100 BLUE LAKE DRIVE · VESTAVIA, AL, 35243

Phone · 2059701983

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Sources: CMS Hospital Compare · NPPES · ZIP match + Same city

ASPIRE PHYSICAL RECOVERY CENTER AT CAHABA RIVER, LLC

Healthcare Organization

3070 HEALTHY WAY · VESTAVIA, AL, 35243

Phone · 2059777216

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Sources: CMS Hospital Compare · NPPES · ZIP match + Same city

HOOVER CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Home Health / Agency

2810 METROPOLITAN WAY · HOOVER, AL, 35243

Phone · 2054391015

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