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MR. HOWARD ULYSSES FREEMAN JR. CRNA
NPI 1336375740
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since June 01, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
9415 CROSS PLAINS CT, HOUSTON, TX 77095(903) 391-6767 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mr. Howard Ulysses Freeman Jr. Crna NPPES

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

MR. HOWARD ULYSSES FREEMAN JR. CRNA (NPI 1336375740) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (720718) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is affiliated with Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336375740
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. HOWARD ULYSSES FREEMAN JR.Credential: CRNA
Location Address9415 CROSS PLAINS CTHouston, TX 77095-2797
Mailing Address9415 Cross Plains CtHouston, TX 77095-2797 · (903) 391-6767
Phone(903) 391-6767
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2011
✔ NPI 1336375740 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 TX · 720718
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.
9415 CROSS PLAINS CT, Houston, TX 77095
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINTXB129010TX
Medicaid206098006TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Howard Ulysses Freeman Jr. 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 ID8325198195
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090617000152

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope 00914
Anesthesia is used during the removal of the prostate to ensure you feel no discomfort. An endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, aids in viewing the area. This procedure involves the careful administration of medicines to help you sleep and prevent pain.
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.

Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450389
Location2000 South Palestine StAthens, TX 75751 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Palestine Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Palestine, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450747
Location2900 S Loop 256Palestine, TX 75801 · Anderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77095 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%163 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Howard Freeman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Freeman is 1336375740. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2009.

Where is Howard Freeman located?

Howard Freeman practices at 9415 Cross Plains Ct, Houston, TX 77095. The listed phone number is (903) 391-6767.

What is Howard Freeman's specialty?

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

Is Howard Freeman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Freeman 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 Howard Freeman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Howard Freeman 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 Howard Freeman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Freeman is affiliated with Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital and Palestine Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Freeman was last updated on August 23, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.