SARAH ORTIZ HOWARD NP-C
NPI 1164089900
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Austin, TX

Q: What is Sarah Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Howard is 1164089900. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2019.

Q: What is Sarah Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Howard was last updated on August 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since May 28, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

89.44/100

CMS Quality Rating

6204 BALCONES DR, AUSTIN, TX 78731(512) 427-9400(512) 342-2723 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 18, 2021, Aug 4, 2021, Jul 21, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Sarah Ortiz Howard Np-c NPPES

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

SARAH ORTIZ HOWARD NP-C (NPI 1164089900) is an individual family provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP140906) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164089900

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameSARAH ORTIZ HOWARDCredential: NP-C

Location Address6204 BALCONES DRAustin, TX 78731-4214

Mailing AddressPo Box 911230Dallas, TX 75391-1230 · (972) 997-8000

Phone(512) 427-9400

Fax(512) 342-2723

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMay 28, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2021

✔ NPI 1164089900 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · AP140906

Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License AP140906 (TX)

6204 BALCONES DR, Austin, TX 78731

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid399229913TX

Medicaid399229912TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sarah Ortiz Howard Np-c 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 ID3870827918

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190625000037

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 11

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

145 services108 patients

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025

A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.

137 services81 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

135 services81 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

135 services122 patients

Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053

A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.

123 services73 patients

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

58 services42 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78731 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

$89.03 typical visit price

range $57.88 – $174.00

Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$101.65 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.23

Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)

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.

89.44/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

75.85

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

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