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CHRISTINE D. HOWARD APN
NPI 1326346123
Nurse Practitioner - Family in St. Joseph, MO

Active since March 03, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
901 HEARTLAND RD.,, STE. 3800, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64506(816) 671-4800(816) 233-4021 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christine D. Howard Apn NPPES

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

CHRISTINE D. HOWARD APN (NPI 1326346123) is an individual family provider in St. Joseph, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2010016466) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326346123
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE D. HOWARDCredential: APN
Location Address901 HEARTLAND RD.,, STE. 3800St. Joseph, MO 64506-6201
Mailing Address901 Heartland Rd Ste 3800Saint Joseph, MO 64506-6201 · (816) 671-4812 · Fax (816) 233-4021
Phone(816) 671-4800
Fax(816) 233-4021
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 2017
✔ NPI 1326346123 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2010016466
901 HEARTLAND RD.,, St. Joseph, MO 64506
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.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

Christine D. Howard Apn 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 ID5496930083
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110426000044
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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
336 services147 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
96 services96 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
22 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
17 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Joseph, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260006
Location5325 Faraon StreetSaint Joseph, MO 64506 · Buchanan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mosaic Medical Center Albany

Critical Access Hospitals · Albany, MO
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number261328
Location705 N College StreetAlbany, MO 64402 · Gentry County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64506 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
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

76.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.53

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers29 claims69 services$6.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers12 claims12 services$1.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers21 claims21 services$84.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers25 claims53 services$30.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims11 services$46.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers17 claims17 services$17.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. VIKAS AGARWAL M.D.
Internal Medicine
901 HEARTLAND RD.,, STE. 3800
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 671-4800
MRS. KAREN ANN WEDLOCK RN,CDE
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
901 HEARTLAND RD.,, STE. 4860
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 271-6700
MARGHOOB ABBAS M.D.
Internal Medicine
901 HEARTLAND RD.,, STE. 3800
ST. JOSEPH, MO 64506
Buchanan County (816) 671-4800

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 Christine Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Howard is 1326346123. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2011.

Where is Christine Howard located?

Christine Howard practices at 901 Heartland Rd., Ste. 3800, St. Joseph, MO 64506. The listed phone number is (816) 671-4800.

What is Christine Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Christine Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine 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 Christine Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 5 other insurers list Christine 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 Christine Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Howard is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph and Mosaic Medical Center Albany.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Howard was last updated on November 21, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.