LAURA SCHMID HOWLE
NPI 1316537251
Physician Assistant in Florence, SC

Active since January 25, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
360 N IRBY ST, FLORENCE, SC 29501(843) 667-9414(843) 667-1362 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2021, Feb 24, 2021, Jan 25, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Laura Schmid Howle NPPES

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

LAURA SCHMID HOWLE (NPI 1316537251) is an individual physician assistant in Florence, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (3538) and active in the NPI registry since January 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316537251
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA SCHMID HOWLE
Location Address360 N IRBY STFlorence, SC 29501-2808
Mailing Address360 N Irby StFlorence, SC 29501-2808 · (843) 667-9414 · Fax (843) 667-1362
Fax(843) 667-1362
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2021
NPI 1316537251 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in SC · 3538
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
360 N IRBY ST, Florence, SC 29501

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

Laura Schmid Howle 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 ID3779990932
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210406001016
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 80305
Testing for the presence of drugs involves collecting a sample, usually urine, which is then analyzed for specific substances. The process is monitored directly to ensure accuracy and integrity. This test helps to confirm if drugs are present in your system.
21 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29501 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Counselor (Professional)
360 N IRBY ST
FLORENCE, SC 29501
Family Medicine
360 N IRBY ST
FLORENCE, SC 29501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
360 N IRBY ST
FLORENCE, SC 29501
Internal Medicine
360 N IRBY ST
FLORENCE, SC 29501
Social Worker (Clinical)
360 N IRBY ST
FLORENCE, SC 29501
Pharmacist
360 N IRBY ST
FLORENCE, SC 29501
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
360 N IRBY ST
FLORENCE, SC 29501
Internal Medicine
360 N IRBY ST
FLORENCE, SC 29501

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 Howle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Howle is 1316537251. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2021.

Where is Laura Howle located?

Laura Howle practices at 360 N Irby St, Florence, SC 29501. The listed phone number is (843) 667-9414.

What is Laura Howle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Laura Howle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Howle 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 Laura Howle accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and InStil Health and 1 other insurer list Laura Howle 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 Howle was last updated on March 23, 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.