CHARLENE HOWLAND CRNA
NPI 1295715878
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Dowagiac, MI

Active since January 19, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
420 W HIGH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047(269) 782-8681 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Charlene Howland Crna NPPES

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

CHARLENE HOWLAND CRNA (NPI 1295715878) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Dowagiac, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704193503) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295715878
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLENE HOWLANDCredential: CRNA
Location Address420 W HIGH STDowagiac, MI 49047-1943
Mailing Address9455 W L AveKalamazoo, MI 49009-9324 · (269) 567-8526
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2016
NPI 1295715878 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in MI · 4704193503
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
420 W HIGH ST, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3021677MI

Accepted 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

Charlene Howland Crna 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 ID5991861122
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090312000547, I20120208001041

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 lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
26 services26 patients
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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Elkhart General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Elkhart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number150018
Location600 E BlvdElkhart, IN 46514 · Elkhart County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · St Joseph, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230021
Location1234 Napier AvenueSt Joseph, MI 49085 · Berrien County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49047 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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 20

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

Physical Therapist
420 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
420 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
420 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Emergency Medicine
420 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Occupational Therapist
420 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
420 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Emergency Medicine
420 W HIGH ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Emergency Medicine
420 W HIGH ST, BORGESS-LEE MEMORIAL ED
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047

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 Charlene Howland's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charlene Howland is 1295715878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006.

Where is Charlene Howland located?

Charlene Howland practices at 420 W High St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. The listed phone number is (269) 782-8681.

What is Charlene Howland's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Charlene Howland enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charlene Howland 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 Charlene Howland accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, CareSource and Priority Health list Charlene Howland 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 Charlene Howland affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charlene Howland is affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital and Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charlene Howland was last updated on June 22, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.