TERA F HOWARD MD, MPH
NPI 1457647182
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Tera Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tera Howard is 1457647182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2011. The provider is also known as Tera L Frederick.

Q: What is Tera Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tera Howard was last updated on March 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.

Active since June 21, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(800) 822-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 10, 2025, Jul 18, 2024, Oct 25, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Tera F Howard Md, Mph NPPES

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

TERA F HOWARD MD, MPH (NPI 1457647182) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (33951) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Eskenazi Health, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457647182

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Provider Legal NameTERA F HOWARDCredential: MD, MPH

Location Address1717 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801

Mailing Address1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801

Phone(800) 822-8816

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 21, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 10, 2025

✔ NPI 1457647182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 33951✔ Licensed in IN · 01094333A

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

1717 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Tera L Frederick

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1720 Eskenazi AveIndianapolis, IN 46202-5187 · Phone (317) 880-0000 · Fax (317) 880-0000

Location 21700 6th Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35249 · Phone (205) 996-3130

Location 31701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202-1239 · Phone (888) 484-3258

Other Identifiers 2

Other1101750581IN · Anthem Ptan

Medicaid300094097IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Tera F Howard Md, Mph 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 ID9133432420

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240725001201

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Eskenazi Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number150024

Location720 Eskenazi AvenueIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

MELANIE MORRIS

Surgery

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

JESSICA CHA

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

JAMES WALKER

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

TONYA RICHARDS

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

JOSEPH SMITH

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

STACY WADE

Anesthesiology

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

MRS. CHERYL ANDERSON LANE NP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (205) 934-2747

TARAH WOODFIN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

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 Tera Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tera Howard is 1457647182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2011. The provider is also known as Tera L Frederick.

Where is Tera Howard located?

Tera Howard practices at 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (800) 822-8816.

What is Tera Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Tera Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tera 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 Tera Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Tera 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 Tera Howard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tera Howard is affiliated with Eskenazi Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tera Howard was last updated on March 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.