Dr. Bruce W. Howard
- Gender: Male
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1528166584
Dr. Bruce W. Howard DMD
Dentist
He is located at Southside Dental Care 3654 Gravois Ave in St Louis, MO 63116. Can help patients with the following: Bleeding Gums, Dental Emergency, Dental Exam and Cleaning, Dental Implants, Dental Malocclusion, Oral Cancer Examination. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528166584. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 865-3838.
Conditions treated
Dr. Bruce W. Howard, being an dentist, 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. Bruce W. Howard.
- Bleeding Gums
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Bridges
- Dental Crowns and Caps
- Dental Emergency
- Dental Exam and Cleaning
- Dental Implants
- Dental Malocclusion
- Dentin Hypersensitivity
- Dentures
- Gum Disease / Gingivitis
- Invisalign
- Laser
- Oral Cancer Examination
- Pericoronitis
- Teeth Grinding
- Teeth Whitening
- Veneers
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Bruce W. Howard as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) | EPO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
Dental plans
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Dental Family | PPO · Low | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Dental Family Enhanced | PPO · High | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Dental Family Preventive | PPO · Low | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Dental Family Value | PPO · Low | Participating | Accepting new patients |
DentaQuest Insurance Company-MO
Network data as of Oct 10, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| DentaQuest PPO Pediatric High | PPO · High | Null | Accepting new patients |
| DentaQuest PPO Family High | PPO · High | Null | Accepting new patients |
| DentaQuest PPO Family Low | PPO · Low | Null | Accepting new patients |
Humana
Network data as of Sep 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Dental Smart Choice - High | PPO · High | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Renaissance Dental
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Preferred Plan | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Missouri Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) | PPO · Low | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Missouri Preferred Plus Plan | PPO · High | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Missouri Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) | PPO · High | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Missouri Wellness Essentials Plan | PPO · Low | 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. Bruce W. 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. Bruce W. Howard is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Order And Referring Only - Dentist (also registered under: Practitioner - Dentist) .
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
| Dentsply | $45 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $45 |
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Bruce W. Howard accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Dr. Bruce W. Howard is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Bruce W. Howard treat?
Dr. Bruce W. Howard provides treatment for Bleeding Gums, Dental Emergency, Dental Exam and Cleaning, Dental Implants, Dental Malocclusion, Oral Cancer Examination. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Bruce W. Howard?
Dr. Bruce W. Howard's office is located at Southside Dental Care 3654 Gravois Ave in St Louis, MO 63116.