--- title: "Dr. John H. Howard, III | Nephrologist in Elk Grove, CA" description: "Dr. John H. Howard, III, M.D. practices Nephrology in Elk Grove, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-h-howard-1-1046247981" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. John H. Howard, III, M.D. ![John H. Howard, III, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/fallback-provider.png) # John H. Howard, III, M.D. ## Nephrology - Accepting new patients [2281 Kausen Dr.Suite 103Elk Grove, CA 95758](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2281+Kausen+Dr.+Elk+Grove%2C+CA+95758+US) ## Schedule appointment [916-683-8774](tel:+19166838774) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-h-howard-1-1046247981#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-h-howard-1-1046247981#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-h-howard-1-1046247981#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-john-h-howard-1-1046247981#provider-services) ## About Dr. Howard Languages English Gender Male ## Education and training **Medical school:** St. Louis University School of Medicine **Residency:** University of Kansas Medical Center **Fellowship:** University of California, Davis, Nephrology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Davis Hospital - Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ### Other - Sutter Independent Physicians ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (4 plans)** ### Aetna - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (5 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) **Blue Shield of California (1 plan)** ### Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 2281 Kausen Dr. Suite 103 Elk Grove, CA 95758 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2281+Kausen+Dr.+Elk+Grove%2C+CA+95758+US) [916-683-8774](tel:+19166838774) 916-683-8777 ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Chronic kidney disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/chronic-kidney-disease) - [Kidney and bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - [Kidney disease and nephrology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-disease-nephrology) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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