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MARK STEVEN HOWERTER M.D.
NPI 1104995471
Emergency Medicine in Columbus, NE

Active since November 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled
66.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
4600 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601(402) 564-7118(402) 562-3378 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Mark Steven Howerter M.d. NPPES

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

MARK STEVEN HOWERTER M.D. (NPI 1104995471) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Columbus, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (19392) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104995471
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMARK STEVEN HOWERTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address4600 38TH STColumbus, NE 68601-1664
Mailing AddressPo Box 1800Columbus, NE 68602-1800 · (402) 564-7118 · Fax (402) 562-3378
Phone(402) 564-7118
Fax(402) 562-3378
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 2013
✔ NPI 1104995471 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NE · 19392
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4600 38TH ST, Columbus, NE 68601
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Other Identifiers 5

Other240470NE · Coventry
Other7416NE · Bcbs
OtherP00203295NE · Railroad
Medicare PIN278386NE
Other2939NE · Midlands

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mark Steven Howerter M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
22 services22 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68601 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
$81.20 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.55 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $23.38 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

66.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality96.46
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities40
Cost73.66

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.

MR. DAVID M STUART RRT,NPS
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-3172
DANIELLE TAYLOR BAKER PA-C
Physician Assistant
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 564-7118
JULIE VANCE MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC
Clinical Nurse Specialist
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 564-7118
TIMOTHY THOMAS PIEPER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 564-7118
MS. SHELLEY SASHA NIELSEN
Physical Therapy Assistant
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-3333
MS. TRISHA J GUNDERSON OTD, OTR-L
Occupational Therapist
4600 38TH ST, COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-3341
MRS. ALICIA KAY MIZNER M.D.
Internal Medicine
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-4442
MS. SARAH M. LANGAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4600 38TH ST
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 564-7118

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 Mark Howerter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Howerter is 1104995471. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006.

Where is Mark Howerter located?

Mark Howerter practices at 4600 38th St, Columbus, NE 68601. The listed phone number is (402) 564-7118.

What is Mark Howerter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Mark Howerter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark Howerter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Mark Howerter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Mark Howerter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark Howerter was last updated on August 28, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.