DR. JEROME HOWELL M.D.
NPI 1164400511
Hospitalist in Cookeville, TN

Q: What is Jerome Howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jerome Howell is 1164400511. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2006.

Q: What is Jerome Howell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jerome Howell was last updated on November 26, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 January 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501(931) 783-2770(931) 525-1176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 26, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 26, 2018, Nov 7, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Jerome Howell M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JEROME HOWELL M.D. (NPI 1164400511) is an individual hospitalist provider in Cookeville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (16503) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164400511

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JEROME HOWELLCredential: M.D.

Location Address1 MEDICAL CENTER BLVDCookeville, TN 38501-4294

Mailing Address127 N Oak Ave Ste DCookeville, TN 38501-2435 · (931) 783-5857 · Fax (931) 526-6760

Phone(931) 783-2770

Fax(931) 525-1176

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 26, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1164400511 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 16503

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 31028 (GA)

1 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Cookeville, TN 38501

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid000459181DGA

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

Dr. Jerome Howell M.d. 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 ID9335101922

PECOS Enrollment IDI20111007000318

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

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

Cookeville Hospitalist Group, PLLC

Same address

Hospitalist

1 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Cookeville, TN 38501

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
107 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1467133371 (931) 528-2541

App Of Tennessee Hm, PLLC

67 mi

Hospitalist

2835 HIGHWAY 231 N
Shelbyville, TN 37160

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
498 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1396160768 (931) 685-5433

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

443 services196 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

226 services117 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

152 services149 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

56 services56 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

25 services25 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cookeville, TN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number440059

Location1 Medical Center BoulevardCookeville, TN 38501 · Putnam County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38501 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers35 claims35 services$20.11 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

6 suppliers52 claims52 services$109.49 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers20 claims20 services$27.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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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