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DR. LAURA KATHERINE ESCHER-HOWELL D.M.D.
NPI 1265421267
Dentist - General Practice in Bardstown, KY

Active since October 21, 2005PECOS Enrolled
115 E FLAGET ST, BARDSTOWN, KY 40004(502) 348-9400(502) 348-9520 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Laura Katherine Escher-howell D.m.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA KATHERINE ESCHER-HOWELL D.M.D. (NPI 1265421267) is an individual general practice provider in Bardstown, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (6923) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265421267
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA KATHERINE ESCHER-HOWELLCredential: D.M.D.
Location Address115 E FLAGET STBardstown, KY 40004-1517
Mailing Address115 E Flaget StBardstown, KY 40004-1517 · (502) 348-9400 · Fax (502) 348-9520
Phone(502) 348-9400
Fax(502) 348-9520
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 2009
✔ NPI 1265421267 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 6923
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
115 E FLAGET ST, Bardstown, KY 40004
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.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)

Dr. Laura Katherine Escher-howell D.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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40004 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DAVIS COSMETIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY, PLLC
Dentist (General Practice)
115 E FLAGET ST
BARDSTOWN, KY 40004
Nelson County (502) 836-2830
DR. PENNY PAYNE CRAIN D.M.D.
Dentist
115 E FLAGET ST
BARDSTOWN, KY 40004
Nelson County (502) 348-9400
FORD & ASSOCIATES FAMILY DENTISTRY PLLC
Dentist
115 E FLAGET ST
BARDSTOWN, KY 40004
Nelson County (502) 348-9400
DR. LAKEISHA CAROL DAVIS D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
115 E FLAGET ST
BARDSTOWN, KY 40004
Nelson County (502) 348-9400

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 Laura Escher-howell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Escher-howell is 1265421267. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 21, 2005.

Where is Laura Escher-howell located?

Laura Escher-howell practices at 115 E Flaget St, Bardstown, KY 40004. The listed phone number is (502) 348-9400.

What is Laura Escher-howell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Laura Escher-howell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Escher-howell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Laura Escher-howell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and BEST Life and 9 other insurers list Laura Escher-howell 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 Laura Escher-howell was last updated on January 21, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.