THOMAS A HOWARD PAA
NPI 1194837724
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Savannah, GA

Active since August 31, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
78.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
4700 WATERS AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31404(912) 350-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Thomas A Howard Paa NPPES

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

THOMAS A HOWARD PAA (NPI 1194837724) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Florida (AA260) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville, maintains a secondary practice location in Gainesville, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194837724
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367H00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS A HOWARDCredential: PAA
Location Address4700 WATERS AVESavannah, GA 31404-6220
Mailing AddressPo Box 100254Gainesville, FL 32610-0254 · (352) 273-8610
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2021
✔ NPI 1194837724 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367H00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · AA260✔ Licensed in GA · 4631
Definition
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.
4700 WATERS AVE, Savannah, GA 31404

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610-6220 · Phone (352) 273-8610

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

Thomas A Howard Paa 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 ID143249615
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151021001149

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Howard reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pulmonary Disease
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP PULMONARY
Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,456 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3625 UNIVERSITY BLVD S
Jacksonville, FL 32216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,324 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
851 TRAFALGAR CT, SUITE 200E
Maitland, FL 32751
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2,356 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.

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
25 services25 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Jacksonville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100088
Location800 Prudential DrJacksonville, FL 32207 · Duval County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100113
Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

78.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.54
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

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.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4700 WATERS AVE, SUITE CAM 500
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
General Practice
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Emergency Medicine
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404

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 Thomas Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Howard is 1194837724. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Thomas Howard located?

Thomas Howard practices at 4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404. The listed phone number is (912) 350-8000.

What is Thomas Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

Is Thomas Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas 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 Thomas Howard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Howard reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: University Of Florida Jacksonville Physicians Inc (Jacksonville, FL), Anesthesia Consultants PA (Jacksonville, FL), Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc (Gainesville, FL) and Us Anesthesia Partners Of Florida Inc. (Maitland, FL). 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 Thomas Howard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Thomas Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Howard is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville and Uf Health Shands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Howard was last updated on April 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.