ROBERT C HOWARD AA
NPI 1255779633
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Houston, TX

Q: What is Robert Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Howard is 1255779633. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2013.

Q: What is Robert Howard's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Howard was last updated on February 4, 2022. 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 June 07, 2013Accepts Medicare Assignment

91.34/100

CMS Quality Rating

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000(713) 458-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2022, Oct 23, 2019, Feb 27, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Robert C Howard Aa NPPES

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

ROBERT C HOWARD AA (NPI 1255779633) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (1504) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255779633

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy367H00000X

Provider Legal NameROBERT C HOWARDCredential: AA

Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300Houston, TX 77042-2300

Mailing Address6720 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030-2604 · (832) 355-6279

Phone(713) 620-4000

Fax(713) 458-4229

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJune 7, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2022

✔ NPI 1255779633 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367H00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 1504

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.

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16720 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030-2604 · Phone (832) 355-6279

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid340022801TX

OtherP01466071TX · Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.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

Robert C Howard Aa 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 ID7517109499

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130805000793

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670075

Location20171 Chasewood Park DriveHouston, TX 77070 · Harris County

Emergency services

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.

91.34/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

81.64

Promoting Interoperability

89.13

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.

DANIELLE THERESE GEORGE CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

RODRIQUE DEWYANE NELSON CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

PEDRO NAPOLES CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (972) 715-5000

GEORGE LOUIS HERLIN MD

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

GREGORY RONALD CURFMAN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

JENNIFER TERRASAS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

DR. DON ELDON CHERRY M.D.

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

IGNATIUS PAUL DISTEFANO

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

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 Robert Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Howard is 1255779633. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2013.

Where is Robert Howard located?

Robert Howard practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Robert Howard's specialty?

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

Is Robert Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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.

What insurance does Robert Howard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Robert 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 Robert Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Howard is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Howard was last updated on February 4, 2022. 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.