JUSTIN R. HOWARD
NPI 1013554344
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Seattle, WA

Active since December 05, 2019Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, SEATTLE, WA 98195(206) 520-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2020, Dec 5, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Justin R. Howard NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JUSTIN R. HOWARD (NPI 1013554344) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP61035973) and active in the NPI registry since December 2019. He is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013554344
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJUSTIN R. HOWARD
Location Address1959 NE PACIFIC STSeattle, WA 98195-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2020
✔ NPI 1013554344 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · AP61035973
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, Seattle, WA 98195

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Justin R. Howard is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9133555089
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200212002186

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Justin Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
11800 NE 128TH ST, SUITE 100
Kirkland, WA 98034
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number500008
Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98195 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, 3RD FLOOR SW 350
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Occupational Therapist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, MAILBOX 356490
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Ophthalmology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 365485
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Anesthesiology
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356015
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1959 NE PACIFIC ST, BOX 356100
SEATTLE, WA 98195
Hospitalist
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Justin Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Justin Howard is 1013554344. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2019.

Where is Justin Howard located?

Justin Howard practices at 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. The listed phone number is (206) 520-5000.

What is Justin Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Justin Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Justin Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Justin Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Justin Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Association Of University Physicians (Seattle, WA) and Lake Washington Anesthesia PLLC (Kirkland, WA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Justin Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Justin Howard accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Justin Howard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Justin Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Justin Howard is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Justin Howard was last updated on May 12, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.